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Electric quadricycles not eligible for scrappage scheme

Green Cars News

The government’s new car scrappage scheme, which launches on Monday, 18 May, discriminates against some groups of motorists, and works against the government’s own plans to encourage the use of electric vehicles, says ultra-light vehicle manufacturer and importer Aixam Mega. Tags: Aixam Mega electric ev scrappage.

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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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Drive Electric Submission on the Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document

Drive Electric NZ

Drive Electric Submission: Emissions Reduction Plan Discussion Document. The Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) has the opportunity to be that plan. E-mobility is an important component to a zero emissions transport system, but is still just a component. . 24 November 2021 . Executive Summary . It’s time to play catch-up.

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[PRESS RELEASE] DRIVE ELECTRIC RESPONSE TO CLEAN CAR DISCOUNT CHANGES.

Drive Electric NZ

Press release 2nd May 2023 Drive Electric welcomes the continuation of the Clean Car Discount, as this policy is delivering emissions reductions and saving money on fossil fuels. Research has shown that the clean car discount is popular with New Zealanders, so let’s keep it going until we get close to price parity between EVs and petrol cars.

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Autovista24 – EV outlook 2025 – What is in store for Europe?

Baua Electric

This means hybrid buyers can still benefit from reduced emissions and faster refuelling times. This is thanks to recent governmental incentives, with a scrappage scheme up for consideration as well. The proposal reiterated the planned 100% CO 2 emission reduction target for passenger-car fleets by 2035.

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The Budget 2009 - working towards sustainable transport

Green Cars News

The Budget confirmed and built on the Chancellor’s measures in Budget 2008 and the Pre-Budget report by: Confirming the new rules on capital allowances linked to CO2 emissions. Introducing a vehicle scrappage scheme. Emissions g/km. Emissions g/km. Emissions g/km. Vehicle Scrappage Scheme.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric NZ

Given New Zealand’s reliance on personal light vehicles, accelerating the uptake of e-mobility is an essential part of reducing emissions from transport. We support tying our homologation standards to Europe because it has the most robust and stringent emissions standards. Principle . There are 3.5