Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen's South Korean units to share battery data with KTSA starting December, following an EV fire incident.

Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen's South Korean units will share battery management system (BMS) data for their electric vehicles with the Korea Transportation Safety Authority (KTSA) starting December. This follows a fire incident involving a Mercedes-Benz EV in August, raising safety concerns. Other manufacturers like Hyundai and Tesla have already submitted similar data. The KTSA is considering ways to encourage more compliance from imported brands, though mandatory reporting is not yet planned.

October 06, 2024
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