Sens. Sheehy and Wyden Push for National Safety Standards to Tackle Electric Vehicle Fires
Small towing companies and auto salvage businesses that handle EV wrecks would benefit from clearer national safety guidelines. Currently these businesses face uncertainty about how to safely tow, store, and handle EVs involved in fires, and standardized best practices could reduce liability risks and workplace injuries.
“at least 2 representatives of the towing industry, appointed by the Secretary from among individuals nominated by appropriate entities operating in or representing the towing industry”
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Introduced in Senate
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Responder and Recovery Safety in EV Fires Act
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