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% General Motors. Toyota Motor Sales, USA (TMS) reported July sales of 174,872, down 11.4% American Honda Motor Co., Monthly new vehicle market share for hybrids. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 1, 2011
Vehicle replacement schemes such as the “cash for clunkers” program in the US and the “scrappage scheme” in the UK have featured prominently in the economic stimulation packages initiated by many governments to cope with the global economic crisis—at least 13 countries have deployed such schemes. would be required.
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. Here is how each manufacturer faired: Ford: The company reported a six per cent drop in sales year-on-year. Well, now they have their answers. This meant that sales were down 22.7
Green Cars News
AUGUST 5, 2009
Yesterday we told you how the cash for clunkers scheme has enjoyed early success in the USA. Today we take a closer look at how each manufacturer has faired as US auto sales slowed their decline throughout the month of July. General Motors: A total of 189,443 vehicles were sold in July, that’s a 19.4
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 General Motors: GM sold a total of 1,708 hybrids during the month – an increase of 4.8 Tags: Ford Green cars Honda Hybrid cars Latest news Lexus Nissan Toyota general motors. per cent in August year on year.
Revenge of the Electric Car
NOVEMBER 19, 2009
“A coalition of auto makers, battery manufacturers, utility operators and shipping companies wants the U.S. WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- Move over, cash for clunkers. A coalition of auto makers, battery manufacturers, utility operators and shipping companies wants the U.S. by Judith Burns for Dow Jones. By Judith Burns.
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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