Automotive Grade Temperature Ranges and International Technical Standards in Tender Specifications for ERP 2.0 On-Board Unit

Assoc Prof Jamus Jerome Lim asked the Minister for Transport whether the tender documentation for the ERP 2.0 On-Board Unit (OBU) specifically indicated that the OBU will need to satisfy (i) automotive grade temperature ranges or (ii) the International Electrotechnical Commission's IEC-60068 and IEC-60529 standards.

As part of the tender requirements for ERP 2.0, the contractor was required to ensure that all the specified test certifications and standards are met, including the need for the On-Board Unit (OBU) to achieve IEC-60068 and IEC-60529 qualifications. The tender requirements also specified that, the OBU shall be fit for use in an automotive environment based on Singapore's environmental conditions.