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[PRESS RELEASE] DRIVE ELECTRIC RESPONSE TO CLEAN CAR DISCOUNT CHANGES.

Drive Electric

Press release 2nd May 2023 Drive Electric welcomes the continuation of the Clean Car Discount, as this policy is delivering emissions reductions and saving money on fossil fuels. Mark Gilbert, Chair of Drive Electric says, “The Clean Car Discount has turned New Zealand from a laggard to a leader when it comes to EV adoption.

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Canada’s only privately-funded electric vehicle incentive is helping car buyers make the switch

Plug N Drive

The program is delivered by Plug’n Drive in collaboration with Clean Air Partnership and made possible thanks to the support of the M. We are very excited to be continuing to support the delivery of this program,” said Gabriella Kalapos, Executive Director, Clean Air Partnership. Brigham Foundation.

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Plug’n Drive launches $1,000 incentive to scrap a gas car PLUS $1,000 towards a Used EV

Plug N Drive

Effective February 1, 2020, Ontario residents qualify for a new incentive of $1,000 if they scrap their old gas car and replace it with a used electric car. This Used EV incentive and new Scrappage program achieve the dual aim of increasing EV adoption in the Province and taking it one step further by getting old gas cars off the road.

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Government proposes clean air zones, but no commitment to diesel scrappage scheme

Green Cars News

The government has published its draft consultation for combatting air pollution, which hints that a number of “clean air zones” will be introduced in

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Scrappage scheme slashes CO2 levels

Green Cars News

The scrappage scheme has put the car industry on track to meet the EU target of 130g/km of CO2 by 2012. That’s the verdict of Clean Green Cars , which launched an investigation that found that average new car CO2 fell by 5.5

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Will the scrappage extension do any good? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

The UK’s car scrappage scheme may have been dubbed a resounding success by the majority of car manufacturers and consumers alike, but it hasn’t won plaudits from all corners. This is little more than a panicked way of propping up the industry as, given time; those cashing in the grants would most likely have bought the new car anyway.

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Disruptive tech, sustainability agenda driving India’s auto INC | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Rise of clean mobility Consumer awareness and conscious decision-making are driving demand for electric vehicles (EVs), prompting increased investments in sustainable and advanced production facilities from automakers. A focus on sustainability has brought green hydrogen as a source of clean fuel under the spotlight.

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