CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In the 1990s, numerous countries both within and outside Europe launched vehicle scrappage schemes with multiple goals. Greece, Hungary, Denmark, Spain, France, Ireland, Norway, and Italy each implemented programs during this period, aimed at scrapping older cars to promote the purchase of newer, safer, and more efficient vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2009

While fleet renewal schemes (vehicle scrappage) have helped segments of the passenger car market in some countries, overall vehicle demand in Europe went further down as well. Reflecting consumer concerns about the general economy, small cars reached a market share of 44.9% In Austria, production went down by 69.2%.

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Green Cars News

JULY 15, 2009

As automotive production in Europe falls by a whopping 35 per cent, small cars have reached a new record high market share reflecting consumer concerns about the general economy and the environment. This was followed by France, down 46 per cent, Spain down 40.2 per cent, Italy down 38.6 per cent and Germany down 32.3 per cent.

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