California’s Advanced Clean Car II (ACC II) – zero-emission electric vehicle,
California’s Advanced Clean Car II (ACC II),

▍What is PSE Certification?

PSE (Product Safety of Electrical Appliance & Material) is a mandatory certification system in Japan. It is also called ‘Compliance Inspection’ which it is a mandatory market access system for electrical appliance. PSE certification is composed of two parts: EMC and product safety and it is also an important regulation of Japan safety law for electrical appliance.

▍Certification Standard for lithium batteries

Interpretation for METI Ordinance for Technical Requirements(H25.07.01)， Appendix 9，Lithium ion secondary batteries

▍Why MCM?

● Qualified facilities: MCM is equipped with qualified facilities which can be up to the whole PSE testing standards and conduct tests including forced internal short circuit etc. It enables us to provide different customized testing reports in the format of JET, TUVRH, and MCM etc.

● Technical support: MCM has a professional team of 11 technical engineers specialized in PSE testing standards and regulations, and is able to offer the latest PSE regulations and news to clients in a precise, comprehensive and prompt way.

● Diversified service: MCM can issue reports in English or Japanese to meet clients’ need. So far, MCM has completed over 5000 PSE projects for clients in total.

California has always been a leader in promoting the development of clean fuel and zero-emission vehicles. From 1990, The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has introduced the “zero-emission vehicle” (ZEV) program to implement ZEV management of vehicles in California.In 2020, the governor of California signed a zero-emission executive order (N-79-20) by 2035, by which time all new cars, including buses and trucks, sold in California will need to be zero-emission vehicles. To help the state get on the path to carbon neutrality by 2045, the sales of internal combustion passenger vehicles shall be ended by 2035. To this end, CARB adopted the Advanced Clean Cars II in 2022.
What are zero-emission vehicles?
Zero-emission vehicles include pure electric vehicles (EV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV). Among them, PHEV must have an electric range of at least 50 miles.
Will there still be fuel vehicles in California after 2035?
Yes. California only requires that all new cars sold in 2035 and beyond be zero-emissions vehicles, including pure electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and fuel cell vehicles. Gasoline cars can still be driven in California, registered with the California Department of Motor Vehicles, and sold to owners as used cars.
What are the durability requirements for ZEV vehicles? (CCR, title 13, section 1962.7)
Durability needs to meet 10 years/150,000 miles (250,000km).
In 2026-2030: Guarantee that 70% of vehicles reach 70% of certified all-electric range.
After 2030: all vehicles reach 80% of the all-electric range.