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Scrappage scheme scrap ends

Green Cars News

Carmakers are back on board the scrappage scheme following yesterday’s fiasco which saw the like of Ford and Honda suspend their participation in the scheme while issues over VAT payments were cleared up. Other ‘administrative issues’ over tax liabilities have now also been clarified.

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UK unveils new plan to cut NO2; sale of new conventional gasoline and diesel cars to end by 2040; focus on local action

Green Car Congress

Reducing transport emissions which includes £100 million for new buses and retrofit, £50 million for a Plug In Taxi programme and £80 million for ULEV charging infrastructure. This includes investing nearly £100m in the UK’s charging infrastructure and funding the Plug In Car and Plug In Van Grant Schemes. 100M – National road network.

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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric

Scrappage schemes . The OECD has conducted analysis on the components of effective ‘scrappage schemes’. Role of public and private sector fleets – including using the tax system . We spend billions of dollars annually on importing fossil fuels. The scheme must target older vehicles that are still currently in use.