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Mayor of London backs diesel car scrappage scheme; London ranked 9th best world city in new air quality study

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The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has renewed calls for scrapping the most polluting diesel cars and giving drivers cash incentives to switch to cleaner vehicles as part of the evidence he gave to the Environmental Audit Committee today.

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UK New Car CO2 Emissions Drop by Biggest Ever Margin in 2009

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Average new car CO 2 emissions in the UK fell by their biggest ever margin last year with the impact of recession and the Scrappage Incentive Scheme boosting the continued influence of technological advances made by vehicle manufacturers, according to the annual New Car CO 2 Report from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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ITF study finds limited environmental and safety impacts of car fleet renewal schemes in US, France and Germany

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Cost-effectiveness of the fleet renewal schemes analysed from the perspective of CO 2 and. Car fleet renewal schemes introduced in the US, France and Germany to stimulate consumer spending on cars in the wake of the 2008. million transactions in which old cars were traded for new vehicles under these car fleet renewal schemes.

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Gas-Powered Vehicle Scrappage Exchange Programs Inspire More EV Sales

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continued] The post Gas-Powered Vehicle Scrappage Exchange Programs Inspire More EV Sales appeared first on CleanTechnica. To accelerate the transition of passenger vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs), US senator Chuck Schumer proposed a Clean Cars for.

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IHS Markit: average age of cars and light trucks in US rises to 12.1 years

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COVID-19 and its impact across the US caused a reduction in new vehicle sales as well as a sudden increase in vehicle scrappage, which was a catalyst for increased velocity in the growth of the average age of light vehicles. of VIO for the whole year.

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Volkswagen Group rolls out diesel swapping program throughout Germany

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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. Independent studies (e.g.

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Nepal new budget: removes tax hikes on EVs, waives renewal & road tax for 5 years

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Nepal new budget: removes tax hikes on EVs, waives renewal & road tax for 5 years. The budget mainly focuses on hydro and all types of renewable energy and to control the Covid-19 pandemic and recovering the economy. Exemption of renewal and road taxes for five years if an existing petroleum vehicle switches to battery power.

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