Interpretation ID: nht93-3.32

DATE: May 4, 1993

FROM: St. F. Steiner -- Consultant, AET Network

TO: John Womack -- Chief Council, U.S. Department of Transportation, NHTSA

TITLE: None

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 5-17-93 from John Womack (Signature by Stephen P. Wood) to St. F. Steiner (A41; Part 591)

TEXT: As an environmentally, concerned company, our goal is to become proactive before the new California 2010 Emissions State Law is to be effective and the President of the United States signs the new Environmental Protection Laws. We think it's time to aggressively contribute in the development of human responsibility and thus, build up an agreeable base for our children and future.

Because of this, our company is into environmental protection by way of contributing toward the reduction of gasoline pollution attributed to the transportation industry. In our efforts, our goal is to import electric automobiles from Europe for research and exploration. In order to do this, we need your assistance on the following U.S. laws and D.O.T. requirements for 3 and 4 wheelers with 1 to 5 passengers.

o Are there any safety standards and regulations for the above mentioned automobiles?

o Is there a minimum speed standard regulation for the above mentioned automobiles?

o Are there weight limitations for the above mentioned automobiles?

o What conversions would be required in order to meet U.S. specifications and standards? o Could these automobiles be permitted on highways?

Thank you for taking the time to review our needs. Your immediate response and assistance would be greatly appreciated in supporting our effort towards improving our environment. If you should inquire additional information about our electric automobiles please feel free to contact us.