India mandates fuel-leak limits, EV battery safety norms for rear-end crashes

India's road transport ministry issued new automotive safety standards limiting fuel leaks and protecting EV batteries in rear-end collisions, and made AIS-192 mandatory for Event Data Recorders (EDR) if installed, from Oct 2029. The EDR remains optional, not required for all cars. This is a regulatory update affecting vehicle design and safety, with implications for automakers and consumer safety.

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