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UMTRI study finds US and China could turnover more than 90% of LDV fleet to alternative powertrains by 2050 under very aggressive penetration scenarios

Green Car Congress

very aggressive model of penetration; Establish vehicles-in-use, scrappage, and sales estimates for vehicles in the fleet using the old technology/fuels and vehicles using the alternative powertrains/fuels; and. reduce greenhouse gas emissions, this is exactly the type of timeframe they must consider.

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Tesla Model 3 Europe’s best-selling pure EV in February in its first full month on the market

Green Car Congress

The Model 3 quickly outsold other big players such as the Nissan Leaf and Renault Zoe, despite being more expensive and only available for a short amount of time. Conversely, registrations were up by a huge 36% in Romania, due to the Government’s scrappage scheme in Q4-18, which led to an increase in vehicle deliveries in Q1-19.

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Scrappage scheme sees end to Jags, Mercs and even a Morris Minor

Green Cars News

The Government’s car scrappage scheme has got off to a flying start as the end of its first week draws to a close. According to Hyundai in the first week after the scrappage scheme was announced as part of the Budget report, enquiries at the company’s dealerships shot up by 400 per cent.

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[PRESS RELEASE] Emissions Reduction Plan: Electric Vehicles will drive a low emissions future

Drive Electric NZ

THE EMISSIONS REDUCTION PLAN SUPPORTS WIDESPREAD ADOPTION OF EVs. The Emissions Reduction Plan released today confirms the future of mobility in New Zealand will be electric. Drive Electric welcomes the Emissions Reduction Plan released today by the Government. A vehicle scrappage scheme. Press release. 16 May 2022.

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Can green cars solve automotive crisis? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

Late last week Japanese automotive giant Nissan unveiled its first production ready electric car – the Nissan LEAF (pictured). Nissan chief executive Carlos Ghosn has made it clear he believes the electric car is the future of the automotive industry and that he intends to make Nissan a world leader. Faye Sunderland.

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New Prius to be huge hit in UK

Green Cars News

The hybrid car, dubbed the car of the stars because of its popularity among Hollywood celebrities, has attracted a huge order book with almost 10 per cent of its orders made through the UK’s scrappage scheme.

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Can the UK lead the green car charge? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

Having already adjusted its road tax system to penalise the heaviest polluters and introduced congestion charges; the Government created a vehicle scrappage scheme earlier this year meant to help more motorists make green choices while boosting the automotive sector. Tags: MINI Nissan The Green Piece Toyota Vauxhall. Faye Sunderland.