Aiming to speed up the entry to market of European electric cars, the European Commission has proposed that the EU adopt a set of safety standards for the vehicles across the bloc.
The rules focus on protection of passengers from electric shocks, notably from parts of the vehicle which have a high-voltage function.
They also cover common safety labelling, protection from hazardous gases and ensuring that electric cars are all constructed to the same standard no matter which EU me...
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