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UK Scrappage Scheme Encouraging Shift to Smaller, Fuel-Efficient Cars

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New cars bought through the UK’s scrappage incentive scheme , which began in May, emit on average 10.9% less CO 2 (16 g/km) than the average new car, according to figures released by the car manufacturers’ trade association SMMT. New cars bought through the scheme had average CO 2 emissions of 131.1

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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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UK Government Announces Vehicle Scrappage Scheme

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In his Budget statement to the House of Commons on 22 April 2009, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling confirmed that the government will introduce a vehicle scrappage incentive scheme. Elements of the plan include: A total of £2,000 (US$2,900) will be offered in a “cash-for-scrap” scheme for 10-year-old, or older, cars.

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New Car Registrations in UK fall 30.9% in January; Industry Urges UK Government to Provide Scrappage Incentives to Boost Demand

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The new car market in the UK continued to decline sharply at the start of 2009, with volumes down by 30.9% to 112,087 units, according to figures from the UK’s SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders). Scrappage schemes in other European countries include: Country. 1,000-1,250 for a car which emits less than 140 g/km.

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Car prices to fall as scrappage ends?

Green Cars News

New car prices are set to fall-that’s the prediction from leading car data providers, Glass’s. According to the firm, some car manufacturers will reduce their prices in a effort to increase sales and counteract a fall in registrations as the Scrappage Scheme ends this month.

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Vehicle scrappage policy to reduce cost of EVs says  Nitin Gadkari 

Electric Vehicles India

Vehicle scrappage policy to reduce cost of EVs says Nitin Gadkari . The Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari have once again explained that the National Automobile Scrappage Policy will help to increase the economic growth and boost employment generation in the country. Vehicle scrappage policy.

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UK new car CO2 emissions fell 3.5% in 2010 and more than 20% since 2000

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Emissions of new cars in the UK fell 3.5% g/km CO 2 in 2010 according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) 10 th annual CO 2 report. Average CO 2 emissions from new cars have fallen by more than 20% since 2000. An earlier report by the SMMT showed that average new car CO 2 emissions fell 4.7%

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