Government proposes mandatory sound alert system for all electric vehicles by 2027

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has proposed making the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) mandatory for all electric cars, buses, and trucks to enhance road safety. AVAS is a safety feature in Electric Vehicles (EVs) that emits an artificial sound to alert pedestrians and other road users to the vehicle's presence.

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