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UK AA president says millions of second cars could be electric

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At last week’s Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership conference in the UK—prior to the Battersea Formula E Grand Prix run over the weekend—Edmund King, the UK AA’s (Automobile Association) president argued that millions of second cars in households could relatively easily be electric vehicles.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

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Affordable, convenient, safe and sustainable transport choices should be available for all New Zealanders. Scrappage schemes. It does not make sense to align our standards to a market that has weak voluntary standards and does not produce automobiles. Less travel and mode shift are essential. FBT, depreciation); and.

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Global NCAP calls for universal application of minimum vehicle safety standards in all world markets by 2020

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With about 48% of all traffic fatalities being vehicle occupants, it is therefore essential to improve automobile safety, especially in rapidly motorizing regions, so as so to avoid a growing global burden of road injury, Global NCAP argues. They must have crumple zones, air bags, and electronic stability control.

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