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Scrappage scheme faces more criticism

Green Cars News

How much will the UK’s vehicle scrappage scheme help car buyers? The scheme, which sees motorists buying a new car rewarded with a £2,000 subsidy if they trade in a vehicle over 10 years old that they have owned for at least 12 months is made up of £1,000 from the Government and an equal amount from the manufacturer.

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UK AA president says millions of second cars could be electric

Green Car Congress

Of the three quarters of them expecting to change their car within the next three years: 58% will buy a gasoline car – no change on the 58% who already use gasoline. Despite less than 1% currently owning a non-gasoline or diesel car, 7% in the next three years will buy a hybrid, 1% a plug-in hybrid and 1% a solely electric vehicle.

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Retrofitting three-wheeler to electric 

Electric Vehicles India

Three-wheelers are still an affordable means of short and medium distance for public transportation and last-mile cargo transportation. This will be more economical for consumers than buying a new one. Scrappage policy . Cost-effective if it is available at about 50-60% price less than buying new autorickshaws.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

A plan is necessary to provide certainty to business and consumers that a future transport system will be affordable, convenient, safe and sustainable. New Zealanders need access to safe, affordable, convenient and sustainable travel choices. Scrappage schemes . We spend billions of dollars annually on importing fossil fuels.