In Parliament
Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Automotive Grade Temperature Ranges and International Technical Standards in Tender Specifications for ERP 2.0 On-Board Unit
10 September 2024
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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.
Reply by Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat:
1. 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.