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Has the cash for clunkers scheme failed? The Green Piece

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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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Thursday - 1 October 2009. Reporting Out on the Tour de AZ; "Spirit of DC" Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle All Around ARIZONA -- a new PHEV3A

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

The "Spirit" has already visited 48 State Capitols and 5 Canadian Provinces, 54 Electric Auto Association Chapters (including the four in Arizona) in promoting Energy Independence for America by means of Plug-ins, again whether pure Electrics or PHEVs. In fact, "Cash for Clunkers" should also be expanded to "Cash for Conversions!"

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Can Electric Vehicles Speed Up As The Economy Slows Down?

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Moreover, EVs are not only proving to be more robust amidst an auto industry in decline, but they are also already displaying some signs of recovery. auto market, are currently suing the federal government to be able to set their own emission standards. California and 14 other states, which make up more than ? of the U.S.

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