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Mayor of London expanding Ultra Low Emission Zone London-wide; new £110M scrappage scheme

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On 8 April 2019 the Mayor of London launched the ULEZ in central London. The expansion will be accompanied by a new £110-million (US$133-million) scrappage scheme to support Londoners on lower incomes, disabled Londoners, charities and small businesses and sole traders. Expanded ULEZ in August 2023. Source TfL.

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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. Since the second part of 2019, the Indian car industry has been in turmoil. Scrappage Policy and EV Sector.

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Canada’s only privately-funded electric vehicle incentive is helping car buyers make the switch

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Since the program launched in April 2019, it has issued over 500 incentives and continues to attract public interest despite the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “I The burning of fossil fuels is a significant source of smog and air pollution and EVs are one path toward cleaner air and healthier communities.”.

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Mayor of London floats action plan to reduce city’s air pollution

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Introducing the central London Ultra-Low Emission Zone one year earlier in 2019. Developing a detailed proposal for a national diesel scrappage scheme for the UK Government to implement. Bringing forward the requirement for all double–deck buses to be ULEZ-compliant in central London from 2020 to 2019.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

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Scrappage schemes. Drive Electric’s OEM members tell us that this legislation, which enables a consumer incentive on low emissions vehicles, by applying penalties on high emissions vehicles, enables New Zealand importers of new vehicles to engage their international headquarters and order cleaner vehicles, including more electric vehicles.

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