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UK new car CO2 emissions fell 3.5% in 2010 and more than 20% since 2000

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g/km CO 2 in 2010 according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) 10 th annual CO 2 report. Average CO 2 emissions from new cars have fallen by more than 20% since 2000. The scrappage scheme, which ended in March 2010, was a significant factor in this trend. to an average of 144.2

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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. Other findings include: General Motors had the highest share of VIO at 26.6%, followed by Ford (18.9%), Toyota (12.6%) and Chrysler (12.5%). In Q2 2013, more than half (50.9%) of VIO were between model years 2000 and 2008.

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Extended Scrappage Scheme goes live

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The extension for the Scrappage Scheme goes live today, after the funds for the original scheme ran out. From today, the new terms of the Government’s scrappage scheme come into force meaning that even more vehicles will be eligible under the scheme. Industry figures show that the scrappage scheme is continuing to boost the market.

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

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Effects of changes in the average lifespan of ordinary passenger cars newly registered between 1990-2000 on total induced CO 2 emissions in 2000. emissions attributable to motor vehicle manufacturing. Credit: ACS, Kagawa et al. Click to enlarge. —Kagawa et al.

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New car sales lowest since 1991

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New car sales fell 24 per cent in April, the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed. However the SMMT say that the drop may in part be due to customers delaying a purchase until the introduction of the scrappage scheme in May, announced as part of the Budget.

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