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Nikola marks 100-salesorder milestone for Nikola Tre Hydrogen FCEV Class 8 truck; bolstered by HVIP

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Nikola announced that Nikola and its dealer network have received orders for 100 Class 8 Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Deliveries of the purpose-built heavy-duty trucks will begin in Q4 2023.

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Volkswagen Group rolls out diesel swapping program throughout Germany

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Environmental incentives for scrappage of Euro-1 to Euro-4 diesel vehicles of any make are again being offered by some of the Group’s brands throughout Germany. The environmental incentives are being offered brand-specific throughout Germany for scrappage of a Euro-1 to Euro-4 diesel vehicle. Independent studies (e.g.

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Volkswagen to offer incentive in Germany of up to €10,000 to scrap Euro 1-4 diesels

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Applications for the incentives can be made with immediate effect to Volkswagen dealers in Germany. With our environmental incentive, we are actively promoting the changeover to highly advanced gasoline and diesel engines to the Euro 6 emissions standard. Customers purchasing a new Golf receive an environmental incentive of €5,000.

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Government Scrappage Scheme reaches halfway mark

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The Government’s scrappage scheme has reached halfway surpassing 150,000 orders since its launch back in May. These figures reflect a pattern that is broadly in line with national levels of car ownership, with the highest participation rates for the scrappage scheme in regions with the highest levels of car ownership.

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Scrappage scheme sees end to Jags, Mercs and even a Morris Minor

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The Government’s car scrappage scheme has got off to a flying start as the end of its first week draws to a close. According to Hyundai, their dealers have been surprised by the array of cars which have been scrapped in exchange for more environmentally friendly i10 and i120s. Tags: Hyundai government scheme scrappage £2000.

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Cautious welcome for scrappage extension

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Since the announcement that the car scrappage scheme in the UK will be extended (see article ) a host of important industry names have been having their say on the plans, with a cautious but generally positive welcome for the proposals. we want to know what you think of the decision to extend the scrappage scheme.

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Will the scrappage extension do any good? The Green Piece

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The UK’s car scrappage scheme may have been dubbed a resounding success by the majority of car manufacturers and consumers alike, but it hasn’t won plaudits from all corners. There are ominous questions looming too, as to what the motor industry will do when the scrappage scheme ends. The Green Piece: Tuesday 6 October, 2009.