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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.

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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. When the cash for clunkers scheme was introduced, we at TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk

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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. An article in the New York Times criticised the so-called “cash for clunkers&# legislation that would give people vouchers worth as much as $4,500 to replace old cars with new ones. Leave a comment with your thoughts.

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Study finds deploying EVs isn’t enough—reaching emission goals requires early retirement of polluting trucks – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Various governments have instituted scrappage programs to try to usher the oldest, smokiest vehicles off the stage. Source: IOPscience The post Study finds deploying EVs isn’t enough—reaching emission goals requires early retirement of polluting trucks – Charged EVs appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.