HOLON's Robot Car Seeks Safety Rule Skip—Public Weighs In
Published Date: 9/29/2025
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Summary
HOLON U.S. Inc. asked for a temporary break from some car safety rules for their self-driving vehicle, and NHTSA wants your thoughts! This affects anyone interested in automated driving tech and could speed up new car features hitting the road. The comment period is open again, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in before the deadline!
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Temporary FMVSS Exemption Sought
HOLON U.S. Inc. applied for a temporary exemption from various Federal motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS) for a vehicle with an automated driving system (ADS). NHTSA announced receipt of the application and published a request for public comment on November 8, 2024 and has reopened the comment period so the public can submit feedback.
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