Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

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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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2009

The report, authored by experts from Aberdeen University, Imperial College and E4tech Consulting, finds that Government must do much more than promote electric cars if it wants rapid and deep cuts in transport emissions. It may also be possible to accelerate a shift to a much more efficient vehicle fleet.

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Green Cars News

MAY 26, 2009

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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Green Cars News

AUGUST 4, 2009

Late last week Japanese automotive giant Nissan unveiled its first production ready electric car – the Nissan LEAF (pictured). The vehicle firmly reinvents the image of an electric car as a slow and clunky motor – it has a range of 160 kilometres and can achieve speeds up to 140km/h. Why the race is on. Faye Sunderland.

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Green Cars News

JULY 1, 2009

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. They believe that a report published today by the Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) will add considerable weight that government policy is at odds with its green plans.

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Green Cars News

JULY 28, 2009

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. Electric cars remain something of a gamble. Our verdict….

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Green Cars News

APRIL 30, 2009

Increasing company car benefit in kind tax in the future for all but the lowest carbon cars. Introducing a vehicle scrappage scheme. Confirming the recently announced support for ultra low carbon Cars and infrastructure. Announcing new investment in de-carbonising electricity generation. Vehicle Scrappage Scheme.

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Drive Electric

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

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Green Cars News

JUNE 15, 2009

It is expected that the cars with the highest fuel consumption levels, such as SUVs, will face increased taxes and duties. Meanwhile, there will be discounts for people who buy hybrid cars and a scrappage scheme style payment for those that get rid of older cars.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

More money must be invested into green car infrastructure too. If we are to be taxed so heavily for petrol then it must be realistic to drive an alternative vehicle – presumably an electric car. Serious incentives must be introduced for drivers to move over to green cars too.

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