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Nepal new budget: removes tax hikes on EVs, waives renewal & road tax for 5 years

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The Government of Nepal, Finance Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada announced the budget for the fiscal year 2021-22 which allocated a total of 1.64 Here are some of the highlights of the budget presented by Nepal Finance Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada. Also read related article: Union Minister announces Vehicle Scrappage Policy .

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Scrappage scheme faces more criticism

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How much will the UK’s vehicle scrappage scheme help car buyers? A spokesman for the company highlighted that many of those who drive a car that’s 10 years old or more do so because they can’t afford a new model. Do you think the scrappage scheme should be extended to used cars?

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Obama Outlines Next Steps for GM and Chrysler

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Saying that the government had determined “ with deep reluctance, but clear-eyed recognition of facts, that Chrysler needs a partner to remain viable ”, the President said that the government give the company 30 days to see if it can close its deal with Fiat. President Obama.

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UK unveils new plan to cut NO2; sale of new conventional gasoline and diesel cars to end by 2040; focus on local action

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To help bus companies and local authorities in England to put more than 1,200 new low carbon buses on the roads. The UK Government has allocated a ring-fenced £100 million for an Air Quality Fund available through to 2021 for Highways England to help improve air quality on its network. 89M – Green Bus Fund. 11M – Air Quality Grant.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

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New and used vehicle importers, fleet companies, the electricity sector, other supporting industries and consumers need certainty about government climate and transport policy over the long-term. Scrappage schemes. Measures will be required to stimulate electric vehicle uptake to reach this target. Technology-taker.

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Will you save money if you buy a green car? The Green Piece

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Certainly the Government’s scrappage scheme has attracted new car buyers who only have the money to buy some of the cheaper new vehicles. There are even a host of car insurance companies that now offer incentives to drivers with an environmental influence including discounts for hybrid car drivers.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

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Scrappage schemes . The OECD has conducted analysis on the components of effective ‘scrappage schemes’. Drive Electric has advocated for a comprehensive plan to decarbonise transport for the past two years. The Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) has the opportunity to be that plan.