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Volkswagen Group rolls out diesel swapping program throughout Germany

Green Car Congress

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.

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Scrappage scheme scrap ends

Green Cars News

Carmakers are back on board the scrappage scheme following yesterday’s fiasco which saw the like of Ford and Honda suspend their participation in the scheme while issues over VAT payments were cleared up. Tags: Ford Green credentials Honda incentive scrappage scheme suspend.

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Cautious welcome for scrappage extension

Green Cars News

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

Green Cars News

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.

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Retrofitting three-wheeler to electric 

Electric Vehicles India

Most of the time lithium-ion battery of (Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt) NMC or (lithium-ion manganese-oxide) LMO type is used with motor power of 10kw/15kw in such retrofitted 4 wheelers. Scrappage policy . Auto-rickshaws were manufactured as per BS-IV norms and as per the government “scrappage policy,” the BS-IV vehicles will be dumped off.

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US cash for clunkers scheme ends

Green Cars News

The US car scrappage scheme know as the ‘cash for clunkers’ plan will end next week after the funds ran out. The CARS program has recorded more than 457,000 dealer transactions worth $1.9 In response to the scheme, both General Motors and Ford ramped up production, adding shifts and rehired laid off workers to meet renewed demand.

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The Budget 2009 - working towards sustainable transport

Green Cars News

Introducing a vehicle scrappage scheme. Vehicle Scrappage Scheme. A scheme was announced following considerable lobbying by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) and other interested parties. Confirming future increases in fuel duty. Capital Allowances.