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UMTRI study finds US and China could turnover more than 90% of LDV fleet to alternative powertrains by 2050 under very aggressive penetration scenarios

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In their study, they used three different alternative powertrain/fuel models: less aggressive, moderately aggressive and very aggressive, applied across four developed economies (United States, Western Europe, Japan, and South Korea) and four developing economies (Brazil, Russia, India, and China). However, when countries demand that.

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IHS Automotive forecasts 88.6M unit global light vehicle market in 2015; 2.4% growth

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million units, aided with increased auto finance penetration, fast dealership expansion and government vehicle scrappage programs. As the Russian economy slumps into a deep recession in 2015, its negative impact on the Eurozone and surrounding countries could be large enough to offset the consumer benefit from falling fuel prices.

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Is a green tax blitz justified? The Green Piece

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The right economic choices now could influence Britain’s ability to enter the low carbon economy as world leaders. If we are to get serious about tackling climate change then it is inevitable that green taxes will have to rise.

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Has the cash for clunkers scheme failed? The Green Piece

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The Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS for short, or ‘cash for clunkers’ as it is more commonly known) was the US’s answer to the scrappage schemes in Germany and the UK which appeared to have revitalised their respective automotive sectors. per cent in July suggesting that American consumers are still nervous about their jobs and the economy.

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The Budget 2009 - working towards sustainable transport

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Introducing a vehicle scrappage scheme. The new fuel economy label which confirms the new VED rates will be available for download from the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) website [link]. On April 1st this year the main fuel duty rate increased by 1.84p per litre and the duty of rebated oils (e.g. Vehicle Scrappage Scheme.