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Spain extends scrappage scheme

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Spain has decided to extend its version of the scrappage scheme, to continue support for car industry. Tags: Green credentials C02 car buying extend fund incentive scheme scrappage Spain. Under the Spanish system, motorists can buy a new or used car up to five years old by scrapping a [.].

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Tesla Model 3 Europe’s best-selling pure EV in February in its first full month on the market

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This was largely because February marked a month of uncertainty for many of the bigger European markets, such as Spain, where registrations fell by 10% amongst political turmoil, and the Netherlands, where a change in tax on pure electric vehicles contributed to the 15% drop in overall registrations. million vehicles were registered.

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More international criticism for scrappage schemes

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Yesterday we told you how the scrappage scheme proposals in the USA are coming under fire and today it is the turn of Spain’s scheme to face criticism. The Ecologistas en Accion , one of the country’s most important green groups, is claiming that the scrappage scheme is bad business.

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New Car Registrations in UK fall 30.9% in January; Industry Urges UK Government to Provide Scrappage Incentives to Boost Demand

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A number of EU member states have launched scrappage incentive schemes, which have the benefit of boosting consumer confidence and delivering significant environmental improvements. Scrappage schemes in other European countries include: Country. . Paul Everitt, SMMT chief executive. More than 10 years old. More than 10 years old.

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European car registrations drop 7.1% in April, diesel down 15%, SUVs continue to grow

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Four of Europe’s five largest markets posted decreases in registrations in April, with Spain the only market to experience an increase in registrations—a small 0.8%. Diesel vehicles witnessed a 15% decline in registrations; diesel accounted for just 46% of the market in April 2017, compared to its 50% market share in April 2016.

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Deloitte study concludes mass adoption of EVs in Europe is some distance away

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I believe there is potential for green vehicles to represent 10% of the new car market within 10 years, although the road to get there will be bumpy. The adoption of all forms of green vehicles will be significantly influenced by government policies. It is clear that this innovation is a priority for car manufacturers.

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Euro Auto Production Down 35% in First Quarter 2009; Second Half Production May be Down 25%; Small Cars Hit New Record Share

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While fleet renewal schemes (vehicle scrappage) have helped segments of the passenger car market in some countries, overall vehicle demand in Europe went further down as well. In the first quarter of 2009, automotive production in Europe fell by 35% to 3.4 In Austria, production went down by 69.2%. for passenger cars and 37.6%

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