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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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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

By using these standards, we can better access vehicles manufactured in and for the United Kingdom, a far larger right-hand-drive EV market. Scrappage schemes. By using these standards, we can better access vehicles manufactured in and for the United Kingdom, a far larger right-hand-drive EV market.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

Many leading markets and car manufacturers have committed to effectively phasing out fossil fuel powered light vehicles. One of the largest RHD markets, the United Kingdom, has been transitioning towards this outcome for many years creating an “Office of Low Emission Vehicles” in 2014. This will happen from 2030.

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Global NCAP calls for universal application of minimum vehicle safety standards in all world markets by 2020

Green Car Congress

Manufacturers cannot continue to treat millions of their customers as second class citizens when it comes to life saving standards of occupant protection. The automobile manufacturers should make a voluntary commitment to apply front and side impact crash test standards (UN Regs. This is entirely unacceptable.

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