The SMMT recently met the UK National Ambulance Service to discuss the industry-wide launch of an electric vehicle safety training programme.  The aim is to ensure consistent electric vehicle safety standards and expertise across the automotive, breakdown and recovery sectors and emergency services.  Launched in May 2010 and developed with the Institute of the Motor Industry and Semta (the sector skills council for the automotive retail and manufacturing industries), the training covers maintenance, repair and hazard management for electric vehicles and related hybrids.
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