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Electric garbage truck, Cash for Clunkers reboot, VW EV brand: Today’s Car News

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Volkswagen is thinking of creating a new brand around its most affordable EVs. And should Cash for Clunkers look directly at tailpipe emissions for a reboot? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Does it make sense for Volkswagen to create a new brand for its affordable electric vehicles? Given the.

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Cash for clunkers repeat? Report says: NO

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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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Cash for clunkers: a summary

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The US Cash for Clunkers scheme ran out of cash on Tuesday with 690,114 dealer transactions submitted. The state that requested the largest share of the cash for clunkers cash was California with 11.3 per cent; and New York at 5.4 So did it achieve its objectives? Let’s look at the evidence.

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BREAKING: Cash-For-Clunkers May Be Over, Out Of Money, Kaput

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As we enter the news day on Thursday, it appears that the "Cash For Clunkers" program could well be out of cash.

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Cash for clunkers programme explained

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The programme, which has been dubbed ‘cash for clunkers’, was signed into law on June 24 with issuance expected to occur on July 23. Only purchases or lease of new vehicles qualify. Tags: Cars Green cars Latest news Car Allowance Rebate System cash for clunkers vehicle scrappage scheme.

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Cash for clunkers enjoys early success

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So after the UK’s vehicle scrappage scheme was hailed a success, what of the so-called “cash for clunkers&# programme in the US? The cash for clunkers scheme offers payments up to $4,500 for motorists that are willing to swap in their gas guzzling vehicles for more fuel efficient alternatives.

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Has the cash for clunkers scheme failed? The Green Piece

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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. So is this scheme green at all? Our verdict – green shoots should not be ignored.