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Scrappage scheme slashes CO2 levels

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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 Other manufacturers to have made significant gains include Hyundai with an average of 134.4g/km

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New Prius to be huge hit in UK

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The new Toyota Prius is officially on sale in the UK now - and it has already been deemed a hit. The hybrid car, dubbed the car of the stars because of its popularity among Hollywood celebrities, has attracted a huge order book with almost 10 per cent of its orders made through the UK’s scrappage scheme.

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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. Introducing a vehicle scrappage scheme. The CO2 based allowances announced in last year’s Budget were confirmed. Vehicle Scrappage Scheme.