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Nepal new budget: removes tax hikes on EVs, waives renewal & road tax for 5 years

Electric Vehicles India

The budget mainly focuses on hydro and all types of renewable energy and to control the Covid-19 pandemic and recovering the economy. Nepal aims to phase out petrol-diesel vehicles with electric vehicles by 2031. . Nepal aims to phase out petrol-diesel vehicles with electric vehicles by 2031. per cent for the next fiscal year.

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Has the cash for clunkers scheme failed? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

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.

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The Budget 2009 - working towards sustainable transport

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Introducing a vehicle scrappage scheme. The new fuel economy label which confirms the new VED rates will be available for download from the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) website [link]. Vehicle Scrappage Scheme. Confirming and extending the overhaul of Vehicle Excise Duty Rates. Confirming future increases in fuel duty.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

We would recommend signalling a phase-out date for new petrol vehicles between 2030 and 2032, and confirming that in law in 2024/2025. On the demand side, an ICE phase-out is easy to communicate to consumers, which will increase the perception that petrol-powered vehicles are becoming socially unacceptable. Scrappage schemes .

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Is a green tax blitz justified? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

It also puts forward the idea of further increases in fuel duty which could lead to petrol costing motorists £2 a litre within 11 years. The right economic choices now could influence Britain’s ability to enter the low carbon economy as world leaders. More money must be invested into green car infrastructure too.

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