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UK AA president says millions of second cars could be electric

Green Car Congress

Even though the purchasing power and volume discounts of car fleets traditionally create a gateway for introducing new but initially expensive technologies, it hasn’t taken off with electric vehicles. As the second car tends to be smaller, the cost of the switch becomes more affordable. —Edmund King.

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Ford to sweeten scrappage deal – but is it green?

Green Cars News

Unsurprisingly there is still frenzied interest in the announcement of a vehicle scrappage scheme by Alistair Darling as part of his 2009 Budget. The so-called Scrappage Plus discounts will be available over and above the Government and industry’s shared £2,000 subsidy. Sound good? Well, there is a catch.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric NZ

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 . This is also a matter of fairness.

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Global NCAP calls for universal application of minimum vehicle safety standards in all world markets by 2020

Green Car Congress

Our new report sets out ten clear recommendations to transform global car safety as well as a realistic and affordable timetable for their implementation. Fleet purchasers both in the private and public sectors and rental companies should adopt Global NCAP’s Buyer’s Guide and choose five-star vehicles wherever possible.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric NZ

Affordable, convenient, safe and sustainable transport choices should be available for all New Zealanders. Scrappage schemes. The consumer incentive will reduce the purchase price of zero emissions vehicles, which encourages suppliers to provide these choices to meet new consumer demand. Less travel and mode shift are essential.

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How will a Trump presidency impact the global EV market in 2025?

Baua Electric

Assuming normal scrappage rates, EV Volumes forecasts it will take until 2042 for half the global fleet to be electric. Countries such as Spain and Poland are considering the revision of EV purchase subsidies. More affordable BEVs, such as the Citroen e-C3 are rolling out. billion light vehicles on the road today.

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