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Scrappage scheme scrap ends

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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. Other ‘administrative issues’ over tax liabilities have now also been clarified.

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

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In the UK, however, consumers consider the ability to travel at least 200 miles between charges to be the tipping point, especially in London and the South East. This means that incentives such as tax reductions and exemptions will be very important to the purchase decision.

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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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Despite this, an analysis of more than 1,800 major roads show that a small number of these—81 or 4%—are due to breach legal pollution limits for NO 2 , with 33 of these outside of London. Measures considered will need to target those most in need of support, provide strong value for the taxpayer and be resistant to fraud.

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Can the UK lead the green car charge? The Green Piece

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Having already adjusted its road tax system to penalise the heaviest polluters and introduced congestion charges; the Government created a vehicle scrappage scheme earlier this year meant to help more motorists make green choices while boosting the automotive sector. Now it seems that its efforts have been rewarded.