India Mandates Artificial Sound for Electric Cars from October for Pedestrian Safety
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Starting in October, all electric four-wheelers in India will be required to emit artificial sounds at speeds of 0-20 km/h to improve pedestrian safety, as announced by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). Additionally, ARAI is working on pollution-emissions inventories for Delhi and the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme, set for implementation by 2027, while also developing advanced testing facilities for vehicle sensors. The 19th Symposium on International Automotive Technology will occur in January, attracting over 3,000 automotive experts.

Jan 22, 2026, 2:32 PM