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The government?s newly announced car scrappage scheme 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. Following meetings at the Department of Transport Aixam Mega has been informed that ultra-light vehicles ? including those with electric, petrol or diesel-powered engines ? will not be eligible for a £2,000 discount under the scrappage programme. The company was the only maker of ultra-light vehicles to attend these planning discussions between the government and vehicle manufacturers, and had every intention of participating fully in

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No Scrappage Discounts on Microcars was originally published by Honestjohn News Feed. Read the full story by clicking here.