Stockport, UK. April 22, 2009.

Scrappage incentive misses the green mark

Following the announcement of the introduction of a scrappage scheme, as part of the Budget report, TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk has spoken of its disappointment that the measure is not expected to include a cap on CO₂ emissions for new cars eligible under the scheme.

TheGreencarWebsite.co.uk’s editor, Faye Sunderland says: “Without setting a limit on the CO₂ emissions of the new cars bought under this scheme, it makes a mockery out of the government’s said commitment to developing this country as a leader in green motoring.

“The scrappage incentive is now meaningless as it will not necessarily encourage the sale of greener cars. It is senseless to introduce the scheme in such a way.”

Ahead of the Budget announcement, TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk polled the opinion of website visitors to find there was a great deal of public support for the introduction of a scrappage scheme, with 74 per cent** voting in favour of the move. However with the news that it could well be used to subsidise gas-guzzlers, Faye adds:

“I doubt our website visitors would speak so whole-heartedly of their support for the scheme now that they know it will not include a focus on the greenest cars available on the market.”

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Notes to editors:

1. **TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk polled the opinion of 439 website visitors through April 2009, to ask ‘Should the UK government introduce a scrappage incentive to get old vehicles off the road?’ The full results were: Yes (74%) No (26%).
2. About TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk: The definitive guide to green cars, providing a wealth of information on everything from electric cars, efficient petrol and diesel cars to biofuels and hydrogen technology. The green car advisory website is also the best place for all the latest news and events relating to green cars. Since its launch on 16th June 2007, TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk has experienced a tremendous growth in traffic and now attains more than 120,000 page views a month.

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