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Volkswagen Group rolls out diesel swapping program throughout Germany

Green Car Congress

Environmental incentives for scrappage of Euro-1 to Euro-4 diesel vehicles of any make are again being offered by some of the Group’s brands throughout Germany. The environmental incentives are being offered brand-specific throughout Germany for scrappage of a Euro-1 to Euro-4 diesel vehicle.

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

Baua Electric

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. When it comes to private vehicles, 12 states are providing a 25% discount on road tax.

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Industry experts have their say on scrappage plans

Green Cars News

Alistair Darling’s 2009 Budget, which announced the introduction of a £2,000 scrappage incentive scheme in the UK, has been met with mixed reviews from industry experts. According to Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) chairman Paul Williams, the announcement could offer a significant boost to new car sales.

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Cautious welcome for scrappage extension

Green Cars News

Since the announcement that the car scrappage scheme in the UK will be extended (see article ) a host of important industry names have been having their say on the plans, with a cautious but generally positive welcome for the proposals. we want to know what you think of the decision to extend the scrappage scheme.

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Will the scrappage extension do any good? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

The UK’s car scrappage scheme may have been dubbed a resounding success by the majority of car manufacturers and consumers alike, but it hasn’t won plaudits from all corners. There are ominous questions looming too, as to what the motor industry will do when the scrappage scheme ends. The Green Piece: Tuesday 6 October, 2009.

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[PRESS RELEASE] DRIVE ELECTRIC RESPONSE TO CLEAN CAR DISCOUNT CHANGES.

Drive Electric

At Drive Electric our mission is to support the uptake of e-mobility in New Zealand as part of our efforts to decarbonise transport. With recent policy changes ending ideas like social leasing and scrappage schemes, we need new ideas to enable all New Zealanders to access EVs.

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Retrofitting three-wheeler to electric 

Electric Vehicles India

Passenger transportation is catered by auto-rickshaws and good’s transportation is mainly handled by three-wheeler tempos in the majority of the small, medium, and big towns of developing and developed countries in the world. Scrappage policy . Bicycles and electric three-wheelers can fit this sector.

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