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More international criticism for scrappage schemes

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Yesterday we told you how the scrappage scheme proposals in the USA are coming under fire and today it is the turn of Spain’s scheme to face criticism. Tags: Green cars Latest news cash for clunkers scrappage scheme Spain vehicle scrappage scheme.

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"Plug-in Arizona Educational Tour" Update -- "Spirit of DC's" Visit to Nogales High School with Nogales International Reporter, Tuesday, 24 Nov 2009

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After visiting with Nogales International newspaper staff, Reporter Denise Holley, EVJerr and the "Spirit" headed over to Nogales High School in order to link up with Automotive Instructor, Ruben Verdugo and his Class. After all, if the US Stimulus Package program could do "Cash for Clunkers," then why not "Cash for Conversions!".

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Can Electric Vehicles Speed Up As The Economy Slows Down?

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Furthermore, a BCG report from earlier this year even predicted EV sales to overtake internal combustion engine (ICE) car sales by 2030. USA – In the USA, democrats have proposed the Green New Deal , an economic recovery plan that aims to “ to power all transportation and generate all electricity from renewable sources by 2030 ”.

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

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And the first plug-in cars mass-produced in the USA in a century will go on sale this fall. We’ll add targeted incentives to jump-start this successor to the $4,500 “Cash for Clunkers” program. Meanwhile, we all still need to drive all the time. It helps that the auto industry will be building more efficient new vehicles.

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