Electric Think-ing in Europe.ELECTRIC vehicle maker Think has been granted the first ever pan-European homologation Certification, confirmation or approval. Data communications equipment is often subject to the homologation requirements of various countries. certificate for an electric car. The new certificate only became available from the beginning of May and is intended to help accelerate the introduction of roadworthy road·wor·thy adj. road·wor·thi·er, road·wor·thi·est Fit to be driven on the open road: a roadworthy truck. electric vehicles (EVs). Fully equipped with ABS brakes, airbags and three-point safety belts with pretensioners, the Think city meets all of the primary safety requirements expected of modern passenger cars. The company says that the certificate will help it fast-track the introduction of the zero emission Think city EV in all European markets. The car can now be registered in each European member state without additional national tests or approvals. The pan-Europe harmonisation will result in reduced costs and lead-times for itself, for importers and, ultimately, consumers, says the company. The company has also signed a memorandum of understanding A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is a legal document describing a bilateral or multilateral agreement between parties. It expresses a convergence of will between the parties, indicating an intended common line of action and may not imply a legal commitment. to deliver 550 Think city EVs to the Spanish market. Spain's industry ministry is enthusiastically supporting the introduction of EVs in Spain. The Think city has a top speed of 65 miles per hour, accelerates from zero to 30 mph in 6.5 seconds and has a maximum range of 112 miles.. |
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