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UK Government Announces Vehicle Scrappage Scheme

Green Car Congress

In his Budget statement to the House of Commons on 22 April 2009, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling confirmed that the government will introduce a vehicle scrappage incentive scheme. The £2,000 saving will be made up of £1,000 from the government and £1,000 from the relevant car manufacturer. tonnes) as well as cars.

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CARB launching second round of Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project with $130M

Green Car Congress

Those who qualify will be provided vouchers by CORE for point-of-sale discounts on off-road equipment, up to a maximum of $500,000 per voucher, and will not have to retire or sell their existing ICE equipment (called a “scrappage” requirement). Commercial harbor craft. Railcar movers and switcher locomotives. Construction equipment.

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More success for UK vehicle scrappage scheme

Green Cars News

There was more joy for car manufacturers in July thanks to the UK’s car scrappage scheme. In the commercial vehicle sector meanwhile, 499 vans were registered under the scheme, meaning it accounted for 1.5 per cent of the total scrappage registrations and 3.6 per cent of overall van registrations in July.

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Facts about the scrappage scheme

Green Cars News

As we continue our Budget 2009 coverage here at TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk, we thought we’d break down the scrappage scheme into bite-size pieces showing you exactly how it works and who will qualify. Car manufacturers are NOT obliged to participate - their involvement is voluntary. -

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Disruptive tech, sustainability agenda driving India’s auto INC | Autocar Professional

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The automotive and ancillary industries are anticipated to progress significantly, leveraging well-established manufacturing ecosystems, sustainable practices, dynamic supply chains, and a skilled talent pool. A focus on sustainability has brought green hydrogen as a source of clean fuel under the spotlight.

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Gov’t, industry, national labs collaborate on comprehensive cradle-to-grave LCA study and economic assessment of LDV GHG reductions

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The analysis addressed every aspect of the vehicle and fuel life cycles, including manufacturing, end-of-life disposal (recycling and scrappage), and vehicle operation, as well as fuel feedstock production and transportation, fuel production, and fuel distribution. more limited range and longer refueling times for BEVs). …

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Euro Auto Production Down 35% in First Quarter 2009; Second Half Production May be Down 25%; Small Cars Hit New Record Share

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million vehicles, according to the latest Economic Report from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA). While fleet renewal schemes (vehicle scrappage) have helped segments of the passenger car market in some countries, overall vehicle demand in Europe went further down as well. for commercial vehicles.

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