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Scrappage Policy in India: Will It Boost EV Adoption?

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The Voluntary Vehicle Fleet Modernisation Programme, often known as the vehicle scrappage program, was launched on August 13 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. . The Vehicle Scrappage Policy’s Highlights. The scrappage program is claimed to benefit India’s ailing automotive industry. Scrappage Policy and EV Sector.

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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., Considering the 4-6 year vehicle product planning, design, and introduction cycles where major retooling of automobile plants is needed, the researchers said, such longer term programs could actually induce technology changes. Earlier post.).

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UK unveils new plan to cut NO2; sale of new conventional gasoline and diesel cars to end by 2040; focus on local action

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In 2018, the Government will publish a comprehensive Clean Air Strategy which will address other sources of air pollution. Air quality in the UK has been improving significantly in recent decades, with reductions in emissions of all of the key pollutants, and NO 2 levels down by half in the last 15 years. 100M – National road network.

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Mercedes-Benz encourage customers to use scrappage scheme to purchase the world’s cleanest cabrio

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Following Chancellor Darling’s recent announcement of a UK vehicle scrappage scheme, Mercedes-Benz UK has announced that the forthcoming smart fortwo cdi cabrio - with CO2 emissions of just 88 g/km - will be available to customers taking advantage of the scheme, including the full £2,000 saving. scrappage and www.thesmart.co.uk/scrappage.

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

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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. And the automotive industry is no different.

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Retrofitting three-wheeler to electric 

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Taxi aggregators start-ups like (Ola, Uber, etc) are well established the importance and added cars to their products. All such vehicles especially after the vehicle age of 8 to 10 years can be retrofitted to make them operational in city areas where pollution is a big issue. Scrappage policy .

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Study finds that replacement programs that reduce vehicle lifetime can result in increased lifecycle CO2 emissions

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They also found that extending the lifetime of a vehicle contributed to a moderate increase in emissions of criteria pollutants (NO x , HC, and CO) during the use phase of the vehicle. Extending vehicle life reduces the number of new vehicles sold, with an associated decrease in energy consumed for vehicle production.

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