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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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The study assessed the three qualitatively different schemes—the French Prime à la Casse, the. The report does not address the employment or stimulus-related impacts of fleet renewal schemes which are arguably their primary objectives. Key findings of the study included: Insights on scheme design.

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Scrappage scheme could be popular than expected

Green Cars News

The scrappage scheme announced as part of the Budget last week, could be more popular than the government expects according to the Insistute of Fiscal Studies (IFS). As fiscal stimulus, this measure benefits one industry. Tags: Green cars Budget IFS scheme scrappage. This will mean fewer sales later.

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Has the cash for clunkers scheme failed? The Green Piece

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The Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS for short, or ‘cash for clunkers’ as it is more commonly known) was the US’s answer to the scrappage schemes in Germany and the UK which appeared to have revitalised their respective automotive sectors. So is this scheme green at all?