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Deloitte study concludes mass adoption of EVs in Europe is some distance away

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According to the survey of 4,760 European consumers, 16% see themselves as potential first movers to buy or lease an electric vehicle, while 53% say they might be willing to consider it, and 31% say they are not likely to consider purchasing or leasing an EV. There is no doubt that electric vehicles are the future of the automotive industry.

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UK Government Announces £5,000 Grants Towards Purchase of Electric Drive Vehicles and First Plugged-in Places

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The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed details of the financial incentives that will be made available to buyers of electric cars from January 2011. This [new grant scheme] is now a disincentive for anyone looking at buying the quadricycle type of electric vehicles [such as its G-Wiz]. Compliance with UN-ECE Reg 100.

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

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Vehicle replacement schemes such as the “cash for clunkers” program in the US and the “scrappage scheme” in the UK have featured prominently in the economic stimulation packages initiated by many governments to cope with the global economic crisis—at least 13 countries have deployed such schemes. —Kagawa et al. Technol. ,

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The Budget 2009 - working towards sustainable transport

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Introducing a vehicle scrappage scheme. From April 2010 anyone buying a new car will pay a different rate of vehicles tax in the first year of registration. Vehicle Scrappage Scheme. Confirming and extending the overhaul of Vehicle Excise Duty Rates. Confirming future increases in fuel duty. Capital Allowances. Company Car Tax.