Green Cars News
OCTOBER 13, 2009
The scrappage scheme has put the car industry on track to meet the EU target of 130g/km of CO2 by 2012. That’s the verdict of Clean Green Cars , which launched an investigation that found that average new car CO2 fell by 5.5 km and Audi, which has cut its emissions by 9.6 per cent to 158.2g/km.
Green Cars News
OCTOBER 20, 2009
The Scrappage Scheme is having a positive impact in reducing average CO2, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) says. SMMT regularly publishes scrappage incentive registration figures and has collated further data to provide more detail on vehicles bought through the scheme. This was 10.9 km, and 27.4
Green Cars News
AUGUST 6, 2009
There was more joy for car manufacturers in July thanks to the UK’s car scrappage scheme. This fraction of the 157,149 new car registrations total for the month gave the industry a much needed boost. per cent of the total scrappage registrations and 3.6 per cent of overall van registrations in July.
Green Cars News
JUNE 11, 2009
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.
Green Cars News
MAY 18, 2009
The environmental benefits of the scrappage scheme is certainly open for debate - but drivers that pick up the ultra-green new SEAT Ibiza SC Ecomotive will certainly be doing their bit for the cause. The Ibiza Ecomotive promises massive gains in fuel economy and significant reductions in CO2 emissions.
Green Cars News
MAY 14, 2009
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.
Green Cars News
APRIL 22, 2009
It didn’t take long for vehicle manufacturers to jump on the scrappage bandwagon in a bid to strike while the iron is hot. However, the French manufacturer was not just confirming its participation in the Government-led plans - instead it was issuing a reminder about a scrappage scheme of its own.
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