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

Green Car Congress

Since our cars and trucks use almost two-thirds of the oil we buy, the quickest way to cut oil use is to free transportation from its grip. We’ll add targeted incentives to jump-start this successor to the $4,500 “Cash for Clunkers” program. Over time, we can conserve by reducing the miles we drive.

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Report: Dealers Worried About Getting EV Refunds From the Government

The Truth About Cars

According to a report from Automotive News , dealers are getting worked up about the prospect of not receiving money swiftly enough — mimicking some of the hardships endured during the Cash-for-Clunkers period. Since some of that isn’t settled yet, dealers are getting anxious. Car dealers are asset rich and cash poor.