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RAC calls for scrappage scheme for dirty old diesel cars

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Ministers should consider a new scrappage scheme in the UK designed to take the oldest and most polluting diesel cars off the road, the RAC Foundation has said. While the latest generation diesel engines meet the new stringent Euro 6 emission standards, older diesels emit much higher levels of par[.]. Green credentials Editor Pick'

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New Car Registrations in UK fall 30.9% in January; Industry Urges UK Government to Provide Scrappage Incentives to Boost Demand

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A number of EU member states have launched scrappage incentive schemes, which have the benefit of boosting consumer confidence and delivering significant environmental improvements. Scrappage schemes in other European countries include: Country. 1,500 to purchase a new car with Euro 4 as minimum engine specification.

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DEC and NYSERDA announce $24M in Volkswagen Settlement Funds to support electric transit buses in environmental justice communities

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Funding is available to replace existing diesel-powered transit buses with model year 2009 and older engines, which must be permanently removed from service and scrapped. As part of the state’s $127.7-million million allocation of the federal Volkswagen Settlement, NYSERDA will administer approximately $18.4

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

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While conventional internal-combustion engine (ICE) off-road equipment accounts for only a small percentage of all vehicles in California, shifting over to zero-emission equipment can help reduce the significant amount of greenhouse gasses these vehicles release.

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Drivers can go green with scrappage scheme

Green Cars News

The environmental benefits of the scrappage scheme is certainly open for debate - but drivers that pick up the ultra-green new SEAT Ibiza SC Ecomotive will certainly be doing their bit for the cause. The vehicle is powered by a 1.4litre TDI three-cylinder engine and has a diesel particulate filter as standard.

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Reducing the cost of electric vehicles

Electric Vehicles India

Also, read related article: Vehicle scrappage policy to reduce the cost of EVs says Nitin Gadkari. The demand incentive for electric two-wheelers has been increased to Rs. 15,000/KWh from Rs.

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Electric quadricycles not eligible for scrappage scheme

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The government’s new car scrappage scheme, which launches on Monday, 18 May, discriminates against some groups of motorists, and works against the government’s own plans to encourage the use of electric vehicles, says ultra-light vehicle manufacturer and importer Aixam Mega. Tags: Aixam Mega electric ev scrappage.