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New UK Report Welcomes Moves to Promote Green Cars but Stresses Importance of Policies to Reduce Car Use

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The report, authored by experts from Aberdeen University, Imperial College and E4tech Consulting, finds that Government must do much more than promote electric cars if it wants rapid and deep cuts in transport emissions. It is also possible over time to facilitate a substantial shift to lower carbon cars. But there is a bigger picture.

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Manufacturers sign up for scrappage scheme

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We’re just days away from the full implementation of the vehicle scrappage scheme and several providers have announced their participation in the Government backed project. Volkswagen has also announced its scrappage scheme offers. The scrappage scheme comes into effect on May 18.

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Suzuki calls for scrappage scheme in Australia

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Having been boosted by scrappage scheme sales in Europe, Japanese manufacturer Suzuki wants to see a similar scheme implemented in Australia. The European standard of 130g/km of CO2 has been outlined as the standard bearer for green cars.

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Mercedes-Benz encourage customers to use scrappage scheme to purchase the world’s cleanest cabrio

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Following Chancellor Darling’s recent announcement of a UK vehicle scrappage scheme, Mercedes-Benz UK has announced that the forthcoming smart fortwo cdi cabrio - with CO2 emissions of just 88 g/km - will be available to customers taking advantage of the scheme, including the full £2,000 saving. scrappage and www.thesmart.co.uk/scrappage.

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Ford to sweeten scrappage deal – but is it green?

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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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Scrappage Scheme extended by a month

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The UK Scrappage Scheme has been extended until the end of March, giving motorists an extra month to take advantage of a £2,000 discount off a new car. The move means that new registration plate cars can be purchased through the scheme as the new ‘60’ plate becomes available from March 1. The scheme has [.].

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Extended Scrappage Scheme goes live

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The extension for the Scrappage Scheme goes live today, after the funds for the original scheme ran out. From today, the new terms of the Government’s scrappage scheme come into force meaning that even more vehicles will be eligible under the scheme. Industry figures show that the scrappage scheme is continuing to boost the market.