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American and European Standards organizations agree to strengthen transatlantic cooperation on standards for electric vehicles

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Safety of electric vehicle infrastructure and batteries. Much standards work has been undertaken to ensure the safety of lithium-ion batteries and EVSE. He also reported that the Commission had recently developed new type approval tests to address EV battery safety issues. 29 of UN-ECE).

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RESPONSE TO: Ministry of Transport’s Charging Our Future: Discussion Document

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EVs are increasingly cheaper to run and maintain than petrol and diesel vehicles. The Ministry for the Environment forecasts that in 2030 electrification of vehicles will have a negative marginal abatement cost, saving costs for consumers and the economy while reducing emissions.

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