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Published 11/06/2009 by Drogheda Independent


Tax move drives up sales of 'greener' diesel cars

IRISH motorists are choosing to go 'green', with sales of low-pollution cars almost doubling in just 18 months, a new report reveals.

Since last year's introduction of changes to the tax system that rewarded motorists who bought fuel-efficient cars, three...

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78% of new cars bought in 2009 are energy effic...
The Green Party has welcomed the 'Energy in Transport 2009' report by Sustainable Energy Ireland today showing 78% of new cars bought in Ireland this year are energy ... - [11/06/2009 - Green Party Ireland]
Jump in energy efficient car sales
Consumers are purchasing significantly more energy efficient cars, as a result of the Government's changes to vehicle registration tax.Sustainable Energy Ireland ... - [11/05/2009 - RTE Online]
New motor tax rates prompt rise in purchase of ... - [11/05/2009 - Breaking News.ie]
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"The car tax changes have altered our car buying patterns, and we expect to see this holding firm when the sector recovers and purchasing grows" said the SEI's...
Tax move drives up sales of 'greener' diesel cars [Drogheda Independent - 11/06/2009]
...said the SEI's . "The shift is significant. Higher fuel prices contributed, but clearly the tax had an effect. However, transport remains a significant sector for energy use and carbon emissions and needs a continuing focus."
Tax move drives up sales of 'greener' diesel cars [Drogheda Independent - 11/06/2009]
"The VRT change is a great step, but it's not enough. The push to public transport needs to continue and carbon tax will also make a difference."
Tax move drives up sales of 'greener' diesel cars [Drogheda Independent - 11/06/2009]

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