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Scrappage Scheme Moving Forward in US Congress

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Dingell, Congresswoman Betty Sutton, Congressman Jay Inslee, and Congressman Bart Stupak reached an agreement on a “Cash for Clunkers” scrappage program. Light-Duty Trucks: The old vehicle must get less than 18 mpg. New light trucks or SUVs with mileage of at least 18 mpg are eligible for vouchers.

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IHS Automotive forecasts 88.6M unit global light vehicle market in 2015; 2.4% growth

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China will lead the sector’s volume growth, with particular strength in SUVs, though IHS expects the market to slow from 2014. However, IHS Automotive analysts still expect light vehicle sales in China to grow by 7% in 2015 to 25.2 IHS Automotive experts also expect SUVs to remain the fastest-growing segment in China in 2015.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

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Given New Zealand’s reliance on personal light vehicles, accelerating the uptake of e-mobility is an essential part of reducing emissions from transport. The technology is ready and available to make this transition in the light vehicle fleet. Scrappage schemes. Principle . FBT, depreciation); and. Drive Electric members’ views.

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Polk forecasts global new vehicle auto sales to reach 77.7M in 2012, up 6.7%; expects China sales to grow 16% while US sales recovery slows

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Polk expects light-duty vehicle sales in the US to grow at a moderate pace, with a 7.3% The luxury segment also offers a wide variety of product options for consumers across all segments, ranging from small cars to SUVs. Source: Polk. Click to enlarge. increase in the region this year to 13.7

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Manitoba Vehicle Standards Advisory Board Recommends Adopting California GHG Vehicle Standards and Supporting Complementary Programs

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In its report, Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Passenger Vehicles in Manitoba , the Advisory Board also recommends a number of complementary programs and measures focused on consumers as well as the existing fleet of light-duty vehicles. Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Passenger Vehicles in Manitoba.

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Green car incentives coming to Israel

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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.