Lok Sabha Q&A: Government Flags Cybersecurity Risks in E-Rickshaw Battery Systems

India's government identified Bluetooth authentication weaknesses in battery management systems used in low-cost e-rickshaws, enabling unauthorised remote battery shutdowns. The Ministry of Heavy Industries is introducing dedicated cybersecurity approval requirements (AIS 189/190) for all L, M and N category vehicles, making cybersecurity a mandatory part of Type Approval certification alongside existing battery and powertrain safety standards.

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