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Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)FMVSS No. 305a, effective February 2025, rewrites the federal framework for EV battery safety — covering thermal runaway venting, crash isolation, and the new 49 CFR Part 561 emergency documentation requirement. Here's what each provision does and what it means for the conversion community.
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