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Cash for Clunkers Buoys US Auto Sales; Hybrid Sales Up 31.8% for Monthly New Vehicle Share of 3.55%

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Buoyed by the US government’s CARS (“Cash for Clunkers”) program, US auto sales slowed their decline in the US in July, dropping on 12.1% The first new 2010 Ford Taurus sedans were delivered at the end of July, as well as the first Transit Connects. Monthly new vehicle market share for hybrids. Click to enlarge. year-on-year.

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

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Our effort will inspire other startups to accelerate development of liquid fuels from algae and agricultural waste products. We’ll add targeted incentives to jump-start this successor to the $4,500 “Cash for Clunkers” program. We’ll recruit mentors to validate your business plans, identify suppliers, and connect partners.

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Can Electric Vehicles Speed Up As The Economy Slows Down?

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As a result of the lockdown, automobile production ground to a halt in several leading car manufacturing countries. Now, amidst the pandemic, some are not only staying true to their commitment, but actually prioritizing EVs over fuel cars in terms of production, sales, and investment.

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