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Study: Cash-for-Clunkers Programs Should Use Fuel Economy Rather Than Age to Maximize GHG Reductions

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A study by researchers at UC Davis suggests that a properly designed vehicle scrappage (i.e., Cash for Clunkers”) program could maximize greenhouse gas emissions savings by using fuel-economy based eligibility requirements rather than age-based requirements. Earlier post.). The one exception is the US CARS program. Allan et al.

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CARB launching second round of Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project with $130M

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CORE is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment — particularly in disadvantaged communities. Construction equipment. Agricultural equipment.

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Scrappage scheme prompts sales boost

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The momentum for new car sales in the UK shows no sign of declining after September figures were released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). According to Paul Everitt, SMMT chief executive, the scrappage scheme is laying the foundation for future success in the industry.

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Experian Automotive: total number of light vehicles on US roads at highest level since 2008

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Increased new vehicle sales and lower scrappage rates pushed VIO to the highest point on record since Q3 2008. of total VIO; they were followed by standard midrange cars (11.9%) and small-economy cars (9.1%). The number of cars and light trucks on the road in the US reached 247.9 Imports had a 51.8% from a year ago.

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Scrappage scheme set to be extended

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The popular car scrappage scheme is set to be extended the BBC reports. Concerns have been raised that car sales could fall dramatically and motor manufacturing jobs lost without continued support. Concerns have been raised that car sales could fall dramatically and motor manufacturing jobs lost without continued support.

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Cautious welcome for scrappage extension

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Since the announcement that the car scrappage scheme in the UK will be extended (see article ) a host of important industry names have been having their say on the plans, with a cautious but generally positive welcome for the proposals. He believes the development will safeguard a number of jobs in both the retail and manufacturing sectors.

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Nepal new budget: removes tax hikes on EVs, waives renewal & road tax for 5 years

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The budget mainly focuses on hydro and all types of renewable energy and to control the Covid-19 pandemic and recovering the economy. Also read related article: Union Minister announces Vehicle Scrappage Policy . The government has set the growth of 6.5 per cent for the next fiscal year.

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