Aftermarket Magazine June 2024

EVs & battery tech 53 www.aftermarketonline.net JUNE 2024 CTEK’s 10-point plan 1. Simplify re-typing: Create a simplified process for re-typing vehicles that have been converted to electric power. This should include a specific registration category for electrically converted vehicles. 2. Standardise requirements: Introduce standardised requirements for EV conversion that are clear and easy to follow. 3. Subsidise: Offer financial incentives or subsidies to individuals and companies that choose to electrify their vehicles. This can reduce initial costs and make it more attractive to convert. 4. Training: Offer training courses for mechanics who want to specialise in EV conversion. 5. Simplify inspection: Create a specific inspection process for electrically converted vehicles. 6. Provide technical support: Establish a national technical support centre where individuals and businesses can get advice and guidance. 7. Support R&D: Invest in developing conversion technologies to reduce costs and improve efficiency. 8. Publicise: Run information campaigns to raise awareness of the benefits of electric vehicle conversion and how the process works. 9. Cooperate: Encourage cooperation between authorities, the automotive industry and third-party suppliers to develop and promote electricity conversion solutions. 10. Eco-friendly loans: Work with financial institutions to offer special low-interest loans for those who want to electrify their vehicles. (FREDW %DWWHU\ D 9DQJXDUG :D\ %DWWOH¿HOG (QWHUSULVH 3DUN 6KUHZVEXU\ 6< 7* 8. 7 _ VDOHV#HFREDW FRP _ ZZZ HFREDWEDWWHU\ FRP Every Hybrid And Battery Electric Vehicle Has A Low Voltage Battery. Lucas Has The Solution.

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