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Are car conversions the key in battle against oil use? The Green Piece

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The Green Piece Column The latest attempt to halt the oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico after the Deepwater Horizon rig exploded on April 20 appears to be enjoying some success; however, if there is one thing that the disaster has highlighted, it is how the world would be increasingly [.].

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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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very aggressive model of penetration; Establish vehicles-in-use, scrappage, and sales estimates for vehicles in the fleet using the old technology/fuels and vehicles using the alternative powertrains/fuels; and. automotive companies introduce new technologies that reduce dependence on foreign oil or.

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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. Overall, the IHS forecast for light vehicle sales in Western Europe has only been fractionally upgraded for 2015 despite the benefits of $60 oil. Europe; Russia influences.

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LPG on the rise again as petrol tops £1 a litre mark

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Plus, eligible for the scrappage scheme, the GEN-2 ecoLogic starts from just £7,995 (full price £9,995), making the case for choosing LPG even more appealing. Even the production of LPG is environmentally friendly; it’s a by-product of the extraction and refining of crude oil, which also means there’s a plentiful supply in the UK.

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The Budget 2009 - working towards sustainable transport

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Introducing a vehicle scrappage scheme. 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. Confirming and extending the overhaul of Vehicle Excise Duty Rates. Confirming future increases in fuel duty. Capital Allowances.

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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.

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Is a green tax blitz justified? The Green Piece

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In previous editions of The Green Piece Column we have openly criticised the Government for failing to attach an emissions criteria to its scrappage scheme – in theory a motorist could pick up a new vehicle at a reduced cost under the scrappage scheme, even if it pollutes more than their existing car.

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