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Mayor of London backs diesel car scrappage scheme; London ranked 9th best world city in new air quality study

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As reported in The Guardian , the Mayor told the Committee that: You could do a diesel scrappage scheme that would stimulate the market for cleaner vehicles. Charging more-polluting diesel cars is a key part of the Mayor’s proposals for an Ultra Low Emission Zone, which will be introduced in central London from 2020 (subject to consultation).

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IHS Markit: average age of cars and light trucks in US rises to 12.1 years

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years this year, increasing by nearly 2 months during 2020 and elevated by the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 and its impact across the US caused a reduction in new vehicle sales as well as a sudden increase in vehicle scrappage, which was a catalyst for increased velocity in the growth of the average age of light vehicles.

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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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Global Insight for powertrains/fuels for each country formed the basis for a moderately aggressive model for penetration of alternative powertrains/fuels into each country’s new vehicle fleet from 2010 to 2020. For 2020 to 2050, the UMTRI team then used their knowledge of past and current country. to 2050.

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

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Extending the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (‘ULEZ’) beyond central London from 2020: for motorcycles, cars and vans, to the North and South Circular; and for lorries, buses and coaches London-wide. Developing a detailed proposal for a national diesel scrappage scheme for the UK Government to implement.

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From Cradle To Grave, Electric Vehicles Have Fewer Greenhouse Gas Emissions Than Gas Vehicles

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Cradle-to-grave greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for a small gasoline SUV in 2020 were estimated to be 429 grams of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) per mile, while the same size EV with 300 miles of range had 48% fewer GHG emissions.

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IHS: average age of light vehicles in US rises slightly in 2015 to 11.5 years; length of new vehicle ownership hits record high

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New vehicle registrations also outpaced scrappage by more than 42%—the highest rate seen since the statistic has been tracked, according to the analysis. Scrappage is defined by a vehicle being taken out of the fleet and no longer in use.

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Volkswagen to offer incentive in Germany of up to €10,000 to scrap Euro 1-4 diesels

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That corresponds to the scrappage incentive paid in 2009, without the state subsidy. The Volkswagen brand targets sales of 100,000 electric vehicles in 2020 and one million electric vehicles in 2025. Customers purchasing a new Golf receive an environmental incentive of €5,000.

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