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Cautious welcome for scrappage extension

Green Cars News

Since the announcement that the car scrappage scheme in the UK will be extended (see article ) a host of important industry names have been having their say on the plans, with a cautious but generally positive welcome for the proposals. we want to know what you think of the decision to extend the scrappage scheme.

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Will the scrappage extension do any good? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

The UK’s car scrappage scheme may have been dubbed a resounding success by the majority of car manufacturers and consumers alike, but it hasn’t won plaudits from all corners. There are ominous questions looming too, as to what the motor industry will do when the scrappage scheme ends. The Green Piece: Tuesday 6 October, 2009.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

Parliament Buildings. As such, we propose a building in a potential review of the emissions standards beyond 2025, in 2024. Scrappage schemes. 7) [link] r-us-auto-dealers-the-unstoppable-electric-car. (8) Committee Secretariat. Transport and Infrastructure Committee. Wellington. Executive Summary. FBT, depreciation); and.

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The Budget 2009 - working towards sustainable transport

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Introducing a vehicle scrappage scheme. Vehicle Scrappage Scheme. It is a voluntary arrangement which motor dealers must join and match the £1,000 provided by the Government. Confirming and extending the overhaul of Vehicle Excise Duty Rates. Confirming future increases in fuel duty. Capital Allowances. Today, less than 0.1%