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New diesel and petrol vehicles to be banned from 2040 - but no scrappage scheme or pollution charges announced

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The sale of new diesel and petrol cars and vans is to be banned in the UK from 2040 in a bid to tackle air pollution, the government has confirmed.

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Scrappage scheme boosts August car sales

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The car scrappage scheme continues to boost car registrations as sales rose 6.0 Registrations from private buyers and of small cars were again up strongly in August as the scrappage incentive scheme continues to influence the market. per cent of annual new car registrations. per cent and 16.9

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Electric quadricycles not eligible for scrappage scheme

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The government’s new car scrappage scheme, which launches on Monday, 18 May, discriminates against some groups of motorists, and works against the government’s own plans to encourage the use of electric vehicles, says ultra-light vehicle manufacturer and importer Aixam Mega.

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Will you save money if you buy a green car? The Green Piece

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Drivers are increasingly letting their wallet rule their car buying decisions with more motorists than ever before opting for a green car over a conventional alternative. However, will green cars really save you money? The Green Piece. suggests that drivers should think twice before going green.

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LPG on the rise again as petrol tops £1 a litre mark

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An increasing number of British motorists are opting out of the volatile petrol car market, according to the latest LPG (liquid petroleum gas) vehicle sales figures from Proton. Proton’s sales figures reflect a growing dissatisfaction amongst motorists towards the over-inflated price of petrol, which is once again on the rise.

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Proton LPG vehicle proves popular with fleets

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The new fleet of Proton GEN-2 ecoLogic vehicles supplied by family run Proton dealership The Car Lot in Halesowen is due to cut the company’s fuel costs by up to £65,000 per year. Tags: Green credentials fleet hospital LPG Proton. With 15 clinics in the UK, each of the 12 vehicles in its fleet cover on average 100,000 miles per year.

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Has the cash for clunkers scheme failed? The Green Piece

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The Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS for short, or ‘cash for clunkers’ as it is more commonly known) was the US’s answer to the scrappage schemes in Germany and the UK which appeared to have revitalised their respective automotive sectors.