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Reducing the cost of electric vehicles

Electric Vehicles India

The demand incentive for electric two-wheelers has been increased to Rs. 10,000/KWh with an increase in cap from 20% to 40% of the cost of the vehicle from 11th June 2021, thus enabling the cost of Electric two-wheelers at par with that of ICE two-wheeler vehicles. 15,000/KWh from Rs.

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Electric quadricycles not eligible for scrappage scheme

Green Cars News

The government’s new car scrappage scheme, which launches on Monday, 18 May, discriminates against some groups of motorists, and works against the government’s own plans to encourage the use of electric vehicles, says ultra-light vehicle manufacturer and importer Aixam Mega.

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UK Government Announces £5,000 Grants Towards Purchase of Electric Drive Vehicles and First Plugged-in Places

Green Car Congress

The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed details of the financial incentives that will be made available to buyers of electric cars from January 2011. Cars will be discounted at the point of purchase and the subsidy claimed by the manufacturer to provide a straightforward process for the consumer.

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Can green cars solve automotive crisis? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

It seems a spark is needed to get us back to the showrooms – so are the leading manufacturers right to put their faith in green cars? Late last week Japanese automotive giant Nissan unveiled its first production ready electric car – the Nissan LEAF (pictured). Averting a slump. Why the race is on. Faye Sunderland.

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Cars need to produce just ‘30g/km CO2 by 2050?

Green Cars News

Electric cars should not be viewed as a silver bullet to solve our transportation needs, is the latest advice from British engineers. A report from the respected Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) advises that the Government should not rely solely in the introduction of electric cars to reduce vehicle-related CO2 emissions.

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Aixam Mega - Government failing on electric vehicles

Green Cars News

Electric vehicle maker Aixam Mega; which owns the NICE brand in the UK, has called on the government to rethink its policy on electric cars and vans. There is little to doubt that Axiam Mega, as well as other quadricycle manufacturers, is being unfairly excluded from government trials and funding.

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Can the UK lead the green car charge? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

Having already adjusted its road tax system to penalise the heaviest polluters and introduced congestion charges; the Government created a vehicle scrappage scheme earlier this year meant to help more motorists make green choices while boosting the automotive sector. So is Britain really in a position to be a green car leader?