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UC Davis report urges policy actions to accelerate equitable transition to ZEVs in Global South

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While much attention is given to electric cars, the report reveals that electric scooters, motorcycles and other two-wheelers—50 million of which are now sold annually—and buses have actually achieved higher EV penetration globally. Despite these developments, the global distribution of ZEVs remains deeply uneven, the report says.

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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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Our new report sets out ten clear recommendations to transform global car safety as well as a realistic and affordable timetable for their implementation. Global NCAP receives financial support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, the FIA Foundation, from International Consumer Testing and Research and from the Road Safety Fund.

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