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

Green Car Congress

A study by researchers at UC Davis suggests that a properly designed vehicle scrappage (i.e., Cash for Clunkers”) program could maximize greenhouse gas emissions savings by using fuel-economy based eligibility requirements rather than age-based requirements. Earlier post.). Specific requirements can vary greatly. Allan et al.

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Proposed scrappage scheme meets criticism

Green Cars News

The scrappage scheme is only a few days old here in the UK and it has already come under fire. These payments vastly outstrip the estimated $500 a car it would cost to increase fuel economy by 10 per cent for all vehicles on the assembly line. What do you think of these proposals and the scrappage scheme in general?

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Has the cash for clunkers scheme failed? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

The Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS for short, or ‘cash for clunkers’ as it is more commonly known) was the US’s answer to the scrappage schemes in Germany and the UK which appeared to have revitalised their respective automotive sectors.