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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

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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. automotive companies introduce new technologies that reduce dependence on foreign oil or.

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Cash For Clunkers: Modern Electric Vehicle Variant An Obvious Climate Policy

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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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Are car conversions the key in battle against oil use? The Green Piece

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The Green Piece Column The latest attempt to halt the oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico after the Deepwater Horizon rig exploded on April 20 appears to be enjoying some success; however, if there is one thing that the disaster has highlighted, it is how the world would be increasingly [.].

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Chinese Car Buyers Recently Scooped Up More EVs and PHEVs Than Gas Vehicles for the First Time

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Buyers do not pay sales tax on NEV purchases, and people who replace gas cars with an electrified model can receive a scrappage credit. The Chinese government’s propping up of EV production and sales aims to help reduce air pollution and the country’s appetite for imported oil.

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Teaser: New Acura Performance Electric SUV Concept to Be Revealed At Monterey Car Week

The Truth About Cars

Buyers do not pay sales tax on NEV purchases, and people who replace gas cars with an electrified model can receive a scrappage credit. The Chinese government’s propping up of EV production and sales aims to help reduce air pollution and the country’s appetite for imported oil.

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IHS Automotive forecasts 88.6M unit global light vehicle market in 2015; 2.4% growth

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million units, aided with increased auto finance penetration, fast dealership expansion and government vehicle scrappage programs. Overall, the IHS forecast for light vehicle sales in Western Europe has only been fractionally upgraded for 2015 despite the benefits of $60 oil. Europe; Russia influences.

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Tata Motors inaugurates first vehicle scrapping facility in North-East in Guwahati

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The vehicle scrapping plants have dedicated stations to safely dismantle various components, including tyres, batteries, fuel, oils, liquids, and gases.