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Vehicle scrappage policy to reduce cost of EVs says  Nitin Gadkari 

Electric Vehicles India

Vehicle scrappage policy to reduce cost of EVs says Nitin Gadkari . The Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari have once again explained that the National Automobile Scrappage Policy will help to increase the economic growth and boost employment generation in the country. Vehicle scrappage policy.

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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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Study: Cash-for-Clunkers Programs Should Use Fuel Economy Rather Than Age to Maximize GHG Reductions

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A study by researchers at UC Davis suggests that a properly designed vehicle scrappage (i.e., The study presents a program framework that, at a minimum, ensures a program that offsets GHG emissions attributable to vehicle manufacturing and end-of-life disposal with use-phase emissions reductions. Earlier post.).

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Citroen confirms scrappage scheme

Green Cars News

It didn’t take long for vehicle manufacturers to jump on the scrappage bandwagon in a bid to strike while the iron is hot. One of the first manufacturers to react to Alistair Darling’s Budget 2009 announcement was Citroen.

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Electric quadricycles not eligible for scrappage scheme

Green Cars News

The government’s new car scrappage scheme, which launches on Monday, 18 May, discriminates against some groups of motorists, and works against the government’s own plans to encourage the use of electric vehicles, says ultra-light vehicle manufacturer and importer Aixam Mega. Tags: Aixam Mega electric ev scrappage.

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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

Green Car Congress

Another element in the plan includes possible civil and criminal charges against manufacturers implementing emissions defeat devices, with fines of up to £50,000 (US$65,000) per instance. In 2018, the Government will publish a comprehensive Clean Air Strategy which will address other sources of air pollution.

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

Baua Electric

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. And the automotive industry is no different.

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