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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% Scrappage buyers were also three times more likely than average to buy the smallest class of car—minis such as the Smart Fortwo—and a third more cars bought through the scheme were larger superminis such as the Hyundai i10.

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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. In New Zealand air pollution contributes to the premature deaths of 27 deaths per 100,000 people. The United Kingdom applies the EU emissions standards.

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