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Proposed scrappage scheme meets criticism

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The scrappage scheme is only a few days old here in the UK and it has already come under fire. In Germany the credit has enticed customers to buy vehicles such as the Ford Ka, which achieves up to 56mpg, because it is part of a larger government plan that also includes tax based on carbon emissions. Leave a comment with your thoughts.

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Obama Outlines Next Steps for GM and Chrysler

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Members of the Presidential Task Force on the Auto Industry will work with GM on the new, more stringent, plan, the President said, who also noted the resignation of GM CEO Rick Wagoner as an outcome of the process. If they and stakeholders are unable to reach an agreement, we can’t justify additional tax dollars to keep Chrysler in business.

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Deloitte study concludes mass adoption of EVs in Europe is some distance away

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There is no doubt that electric vehicles are the future of the automotive industry. The automotive industry continues to invest in high end R&D to devise the cutting edge technology required for electric vehicles. This means that incentives such as tax reductions and exemptions will be very important to the purchase decision.

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IHS Automotive forecasts 88.6M unit global light vehicle market in 2015; 2.4% growth

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in 2014 as a result of industrial overcapacity and weakness in the real estate sector. million units, aided with increased auto finance penetration, fast dealership expansion and government vehicle scrappage programs. For the APAC region in 2015, IHS forecasts that China’s economic growth will decelerate further, to 6.5% million units.

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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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In developing their local plans to tackle the causes of air pollution, local authorities should consider a wide range of innovative options, exploring new technologies and seeking to support the government’s industrial strategy so that they can deliver reduced emissions in a way that best meets the needs of their communities and local businesses.

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