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Has the cash for clunkers scheme failed? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

The Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS for short, or ‘cash for clunkers’ as it is more commonly known) was the US’s answer to the scrappage schemes in Germany and the UK which appeared to have revitalised their respective automotive sectors. At least that was until analysts started to delve a little deeper.

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Thursday - 1 October 2009. Reporting Out on the Tour de AZ; "Spirit of DC" Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle All Around ARIZONA -- a new PHEV3A

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

The "Spirit" has already visited 48 State Capitols and 5 Canadian Provinces, 54 Electric Auto Association Chapters (including the four in Arizona) in promoting Energy Independence for America by means of Plug-ins, again whether pure Electrics or PHEVs. In fact, "Cash for Clunkers" should also be expanded to "Cash for Conversions!"

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Can Electric Vehicles Speed Up As The Economy Slows Down?

Wallbox

This growth is no small feat considering overall car sales have been falling in the past two years. Furthermore, a BCG report from earlier this year even predicted EV sales to overtake internal combustion engine (ICE) car sales by 2030. Outside of Europe, the US and China have experienced a sharp decrease in overall car sales as well.

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