The specially equipped bumper bar is designed to prevent other vehicles from becoming trapped and crushed under the truck in a frontal collision.

The 5-door, 5-seat electric car, nicknamed “The People’s Plug-in,” employs front-wheel drive and features a 1-gear transmission.

Johnson Controls estimates the battery-supply chain will sink some $600 million into meeting the new standards.

LEDs, which last much longer than incandescent lights, are helping reduce warranty issues and bolster perceived quality. They also allow for greater packaging efficiency, conserve energy and cut costs.