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UK Scrappage Scheme Encouraging Shift to Smaller, Fuel-Efficient Cars

Green Car Congress

New cars bought through the UK’s scrappage incentive scheme , which began in May, emit on average 10.9% less CO 2 (16 g/km) than the average new car, according to figures released by the car manufacturers’ trade association SMMT. The UK’s scrappage scheme provides £2,000 (US$3,300) to qualifying buyers. g/km CO 2 , 27.4%

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Hyundai ahead of the pack in scrappage scheme

Green Cars News

So which company has reaped the benefits of the vehicle scrappage scheme the most here in the UK? Look no further than Korean car manufacturer Hyundai. The i20 super-mini meanwhile has secured close to 5,000 orders with buyers seemingly turning away from the significant price increases implemented by other manufacturers.

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Hyundai plans green growth investment

Green Cars News

Hyundai, which has already enjoyed great success in the UK since the implementation of the scrappage scheme , has now announced plans to invest W9.3trillion this year with W4.1trillion to go towards green growth projects. It has also outlined the aim to become one of the top four green car companies in the world.

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Scrappage scheme scrap ends

Green Cars News

Carmakers are back on board the scrappage scheme following yesterday’s fiasco which saw the like of Ford and Honda suspend their participation in the scheme while issues over VAT payments were cleared up. Tags: Ford Green credentials Honda incentive scrappage scheme suspend.

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Scrappage scheme slashes CO2 levels

Green Cars News

The scrappage scheme has put the car industry on track to meet the EU target of 130g/km of CO2 by 2012. That’s the verdict of Clean Green Cars , which launched an investigation that found that average new car CO2 fell by 5.5 Other manufacturers to have made significant gains include Hyundai with an average of 134.4g/km

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Disruptive tech, sustainability agenda driving India’s auto INC | Autocar Professional

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The automotive and ancillary industries are anticipated to progress significantly, leveraging well-established manufacturing ecosystems, sustainable practices, dynamic supply chains, and a skilled talent pool. A focus on sustainability has brought green hydrogen as a source of clean fuel under the spotlight.

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Scrappage scheme boosts August car sales

Green Cars News

The car scrappage scheme continues to boost car registrations as sales rose 6.0 per cent in August, the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders ( SMMT ) reveal. Green cars dominated the top selling models, the frugal Ford Focus was the best selling model in August, ahead of the Fiesta and Hyundai i10.