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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.

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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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Some of the gains will have to come from better safety of other vehicles, especially motorcycles, and other policy measures such as improved road design and stronger enforcement of traffic rules. of course, not all of the necessary progress will come from safer cars.

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