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Mayor of London expanding Ultra Low Emission Zone London-wide; new £110M scrappage scheme

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Euro 6 for diesel cars and vans (widely available since 2016). Euro 3 for motorcycles and mopeds (widely available since 2007). The expansion will be accompanied by a new £110-million (US$133-million) scrappage scheme to support Londoners on lower incomes, disabled Londoners, charities and small businesses and sole traders.

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Mayor of London floats action plan to reduce city’s air pollution

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The public has until 29 July 2016 to provide feed back on the first round of the Clean Air Plan consultation. Extending the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (‘ULEZ’) beyond central London from 2020: for motorcycles, cars and vans, to the North and South Circular; and for lorries, buses and coaches London-wide.

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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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This could be applied in two phases: first to all new car models in 2016, and then second to all cars in production after 2018. 94 & 95 or FMVSS 208 & 214) to all their new models from 2016. The automobile manufacturers should make a voluntary commitment to apply front and side impact crash test standards (UN Regs.

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