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Scrappage Policy in India: Will It Boost EV Adoption?

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The Voluntary Vehicle Fleet Modernisation Programme, often known as the vehicle scrappage program, was launched on August 13 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. . The Vehicle Scrappage Policy’s Highlights. Since the second part of 2019, the Indian car industry has been in turmoil. Overall boost to the economy itself.

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IHS: average age of vehicles on the road in US steady at 11.4 years; scrappage rate declining

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In addition, new vehicle registrations outpaced scrappage by more than 24% for the first time in a decade, according to the analysis. We attribute this to a number of factors, including the economy and the increasing quality of today’s automobiles. million (1.5 percent) since last year. years through 2015, then rise to 11.5

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Study: Cash-for-Clunkers Programs Should Use Fuel Economy Rather Than Age to Maximize GHG Reductions

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A study by researchers at UC Davis suggests that a properly designed vehicle scrappage (i.e., Cash for Clunkers”) program could maximize greenhouse gas emissions savings by using fuel-economy based eligibility requirements rather than age-based requirements. Earlier post.). Specific requirements can vary greatly. Allan et al.

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Gov’t, industry, national labs collaborate on comprehensive cradle-to-grave LCA study and economic assessment of LDV GHG reductions

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automotive and energy industries. The analysis addressed every aspect of the vehicle and fuel life cycles, including manufacturing, end-of-life disposal (recycling and scrappage), and vehicle operation, as well as fuel feedstock production and transportation, fuel production, and fuel distribution. —Elgowainy et al.

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Scrappage scheme prompts sales boost

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Much of the rise has been attributed to the ongoing success of the vehicle scrappage scheme, with the Government-led concept accounting for 21 per cent of sales during the month with 77,316 units registered under the scheme. We look at the scrappage scheme extension, as well as its pros and cons, in depth in our latest Green Piece Column.

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Scrappage scheme set to be extended

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The popular car scrappage scheme is set to be extended the BBC reports. The decision follows campaigns from motor industry bodies including the SMMT and RMIF calling for the scheme to be extended. The scrappage incentive gives a £2,000 discount to buyers of new cars whoagree to scrap their 10 years or more old car in return.

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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.