Green Car Congress
AUGUST 4, 2009
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% to 554, 527 units, while light truck sales dropped 14.1% Light truck sales were down 10.1% to 76,724; total light truck sales were down 20.6% Click to enlarge. to 443, 297 units.
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 13, 2013
Manufacturer-specific technology adoption over time for key technologies. Other highlights of the latest Trends report include: Light truck market share decreased in MY 2012, but continues to be variable. The MY 2013 light truck market share is projected to remain at 36%, based on pre-model year projections by automakers.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 15, 2013
Data for MY 2011 are final; data for MY 2012 are preliminary and based on projected vehicle production values provided to EPA by manufacturers. Changes in light-duty vehicle technology penetration share. Manufacturers are selling many vehicles today that can meet future CO 2 emission targets. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.
Clean Fleet Report
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Unbeknownst to many, manufacturing new automobiles exacts a toll on our ecosystem—increased energy consumption and escalating greenhouse gas emissions further exacerbate the situation. Programs such as “cash for clunkers” provide a financial boost for those considering an automotive upgrade.
Green Cars News
OCTOBER 5, 2009
What would happen when the cash for clunkers sales boom came to an end has been a question many automotive executives in the USA dared not think about. September 2009 light duty vehicle sales dropped back to pre-incentive lows with 745,997 cars and light duty trucks sold during the month according to Autodata.
Green Cars News
SEPTEMBER 2, 2009
The cash for clunkers campaign has given a massive boost to hybrid sales in the US, with a reported leap by 48.6 Overall sales of light duty vehicles in the US increased by one per cent to 1,261,997 units according to figures from Autodata, with reported hybrid sales representing 3.07 per cent in August year on year.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 14, 2010
As batteries get cheaper and smaller, and motors get light enough to fit inside wheels, we’ll be able to upgrade smaller cars. We’ll add targeted incentives to jump-start this successor to the $4,500 “Cash for Clunkers” program. The US can lead in a new, profitable, global business opportunity.
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