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Study finds that replacement programs that reduce vehicle lifetime can result in increased lifecycle CO2 emissions

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Empirical results also revealed that even if the fuel economy of less fuel-efficient ordinary passenger vehicles were improved to levels comparable with those of the best available technology, i.e. hybrid passenger cars currently being produced in Japan, total CO 2 emissions would decrease by only 0.2%.

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The Budget 2009 - working towards sustainable transport

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The Budget confirmed and built on the Chancellor’s measures in Budget 2008 and the Pre-Budget report by: Confirming the new rules on capital allowances linked to CO2 emissions. Confirming future increases in fuel duty. Introducing a vehicle scrappage scheme. Capital Allowances. Vehicle Excise Duty (VED). Emissions g/km.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

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SAIC Motor, China’s top automaker, are producing EVs for as little as $4,500 USD. . The Hyundai Motor Group aims to produce 1 million EVs globally, by 2025. We spend billions of dollars annually on importing fossil fuels. Scrappage schemes . In the U.S. Volvo has committed to selling only EVs by 2030. .