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Scrappage scheme could be popular than expected

Green Cars News

The scrappage scheme announced as part of the Budget last week, could be more popular than the government expects according to the Insistute of Fiscal Studies (IFS). While new cars have lower emissions per mile, they may be driven more and there are environmental costs associated with their production. This will mean fewer sales later.

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ITF study finds limited environmental and safety impacts of car fleet renewal schemes in US, France and Germany

Green Car Congress

German Umweltprämie and the US Cars program—for the impact on CO 2 and NO x emissions of 2.8 The report does not address the employment or stimulus-related impacts of fleet renewal schemes which are arguably their primary objectives. positive results from targeted incentives based on fuel economy, even if these were.

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Has the cash for clunkers scheme failed? The Green Piece

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The Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS for short, or ‘cash for clunkers’ as it is more commonly known) was the US’s answer to the scrappage schemes in Germany and the UK which appeared to have revitalised their respective automotive sectors. per cent in July suggesting that American consumers are still nervous about their jobs and the economy.