Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

At the height of the recession in 2008-2009, the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), also known as the "cash for clunkers" program (a similar concept was launched in the UK known as the scrappage scheme) was introduced in the USA to drive new sales and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. However, a new[.].

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Green Cars News

MAY 21, 2009

However, in the USA critics are taking shots at the proposals before they are even implemented. An article in the New York Times criticised the so-called “cash for clunkers&# legislation that would give people vouchers worth as much as $4,500 to replace old cars with new ones.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2010

The good news? For details on what we’ve called “The Big Fix” beyond the following, see [link] —and we’ll continue adding back-up info at CalCars-News and elsewhere. The good news? Even on land, getting oil from tar sands depletes water and other resources and doubles oil’s carbon footprint. Finally, it’s time to begin.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The proposals are part of a £250m strategy, seen by the Guardian, spelling out a revolution in Britains road transport network based on ultra-low carbon vehicles. Something like 35% of all our carbon emissions are caused by domestic transport," he said. "Of Of that, 58% of the emissions are caused by motor cars." My Web del.icio.us

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Wallbox

JANUARY 4, 2021

In fact, just a few days ago Germany and France announced a €500 billion green recovery fund to accelerate the EU’s shift to a low-carbon economy. This act illustrates that there is a significant portion of the USA that is eager for higher sustainability standards, which would bolster EV growth. of the U.S.

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