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Study: Cash-for-Clunkers Programs Should Use Fuel Economy Rather Than Age to Maximize GHG Reductions

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Cash for Clunkers”) program could maximize greenhouse gas emissions savings by using fuel-economy based eligibility requirements rather than age-based requirements. Alexander Allan, Rachel Carpenter and Geoff Morrison (2009) Abating Greenhouse Gas Emissions through Cash-for-Clunker Programs ( UCD-ITS-RR-09-26 ).

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US cash for clunkers scheme ends

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The US car scrappage scheme know as the ‘cash for clunkers’ plan will end next week after the funds ran out. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced on Thursday that after a successful run, the cash for clunkers program will come to a close on Monday, August 24th at 8 p.m. billion in rebates.

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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% On 27 July, Chrysler restarted production at 9 of its 11 manufacturing facilities. Monthly new vehicle market share for hybrids. Click to enlarge. Passenger car sales dropped 10.6%

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IHS Markit: better-than-expected growth in global automotive semiconductor revenue in 2020; bolstered by uptake in EVs

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IHS Markit continues to anticipate robust growth in 2021 reflecting improved demand and production conditions and especially a further uptake in electric vehicles, one factor which has helped to boost the semiconductor market in 2020. IHS Markit now expects semiconductor revenue to contract in 2020 by -9.6%

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The Ins and Outs of Scrap Car Recycling

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The practice serves as a guardian of the environment, combating the harmful effects of both abandoned vehicles and the production of new ones. Programs such as “cash for clunkers” provide a financial boost for those considering an automotive upgrade.

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EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

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Data for MY 2011 are final; data for MY 2012 are preliminary and based on projected vehicle production values provided to EPA by manufacturers. Nearly 25% of projected MY 2012 vehicle production already meets the MY 2016 CO 2 targets, or can meet these targets with the addition of expected air conditioning improvements.

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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Light trucks (pickups, minivans/vans, and truck SUVs), accounted for 36% of all light-duty vehicle production in MY 2012, the second lowest level since 1993. 28% of projected MY 2013 vehicle production already meets the MY 2016 CO 2 emissions targets, or can meet these targets with the addition of expected air conditioning improvements.