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Prius Top-Seller Again in Japan in July; Up Almost 4x Year-on-Year

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The Fit was a distant second to Prius in July, with 17,003 units sold, followed by the Toyota Vitz (12,366 units) and the Honda Insight (10,210 units). Almost 10% of these were placed through the scrappage scheme. In the UK, where Prius went on sale this week, Toyota had taken more than 2,000 advance orders had been taken.

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UMTRI study finds US and China could turnover more than 90% of LDV fleet to alternative powertrains by 2050 under very aggressive penetration scenarios

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Global Insight for powertrains/fuels for each country formed the basis for a moderately aggressive model for penetration of alternative powertrains/fuels into each country’s new vehicle fleet from 2010 to 2020. Production forecasts from IHS. For 2020 to 2050, the UMTRI team then used their knowledge of past and current country. to 2050.

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ITF study finds limited environmental and safety impacts of car fleet renewal schemes in US, France and Germany

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While scrappage schemes have the potential to deliver on objectives such as reducing pollutant emissions, these have not done so as well. Key findings of the study included: Insights on scheme design. as they could, precisely because of their design characteristics. For the monetized benefits in terms of CO 2 , NO x or.

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Prius tops the sales chart again

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However, its sales were way behind the Prius in July with 17,003 units sold - followed by the Toyota Vitz at 12,336 units and the Honda Insight at 10,210 units.

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Renewed push: Centre weighs dedicated fund to drive vehicle scrapping and new car sales – ET Auto

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There are no regulations barring use of vehicles more than 15 years in rural areas, which has spawned a growing market for pre-owned cars in the hinterlands, limiting the scrappage aims, according to a government study.

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Study finds deploying EVs isn’t enough—reaching emission goals requires early retirement of polluting trucks – Charged EVs

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While the study is focused on California, the authors explain that its insights are applicable globally. Various governments have instituted scrappage programs to try to usher the oldest, smokiest vehicles off the stage. The research findings are relevant to any government aiming to decarbonize [its] vehicle fleet.”

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Scrap your old car, save big on your next buy: Major offers announced across India – ET Auto

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In what is expected to be significant boost for the govt’s efforts to speed up scrappage of old vehicles, as many as 21 states and UTs have announced some major concessions for car buyers who choose to scrap their cars, ToI reported on April 29.

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