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Mayor of London expanding Ultra Low Emission Zone London-wide; new £110M scrappage scheme

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car exhaust emissions in outer London by nearly 16%, benefitting five million outer London residents. The expansion will be accompanied by a new £110-million (US$133-million) scrappage scheme to support Londoners on lower incomes, disabled Londoners, charities and small businesses and sole traders. Expanded ULEZ in August 2023.

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Mayor of London floats action plan to reduce city’s air pollution

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The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is an area within which all cars, motorcycles, vans, minibuses, buses, coaches and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) will need to meet exhaust emission standards (ULEZ standards) or pay a daily charge to travel of £12.50 (US$16.28) per day for cars/vans/motorcycles and £100 (US$130) for coaches/HGVs/buses.

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CARB launching second round of Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project with $130M

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million was exhausted. Those who qualify will be provided vouchers by CORE for point-of-sale discounts on off-road equipment, up to a maximum of $500,000 per voucher, and will not have to retire or sell their existing ICE equipment (called a “scrappage” requirement).

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How the Budget affects green car drivers

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According to his plans, vehicles that are aged over 10 years old and have been driven by motorists for more than 12 months will be worth £2,000 when traded in for a new car as part of the Government’s new scrappage scheme which takes much of its inspiration from a highly successful format in Germany.

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Cash for clunkers programme explained

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The US appears set to follow the UK’s lead with its own version of the vehicle scrappage scheme known as the Car Allowance Rebate System - or CARS for short. The scheme will run until November 1, 2009 - or until all funds have been exhausted. The scheme will run until November 1, 2009 - or until all funds have been exhausted.

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UK unveils new plan to cut NO2; sale of new conventional gasoline and diesel cars to end by 2040; focus on local action

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The government will also issue a consultation in the autumn to gather views on measures to support motorists, residents and businesses affected by local plans—such as retrofitting, subsidized car club memberships, exemptions from any vehicles restrictions, or a targeted scrappage scheme for car and van drivers.

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World Bank/ICCT report provides guidance to reducing black carbon emissions from diesels in developing countries

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In 2012 the International Agency for Research on Cancer re-categorized diesel engine exhaust as carcinogenic to humans based on evidence that sufficient exposure is associated with an increased risk of lung cancer. Earlier post.). Policy roadmaps can be a useful tool in providing greater predictability of interventions.

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