Automobile Cash For Clunkers Congress Gas 
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 14, 2009
The federal government’s Cash for Clunkers aims to stimulate the economy, provide relief for automobile manufacturers and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Knittel did not analyze the program’s other key objectives: stimulating the economy and providing relief for automobile manufacturers. However, the.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
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 ).
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 4, 2009
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% Some highlights: The all-new redesigned Prius mid-size gas-electric hybrid posted best-ever July sales of 19,173 units, up 29.7% Monthly new vehicle market share for hybrids. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 30, 2009
In a session on total vehicle energy consumption, several people shared similar pie charts showing the flow of energy within an automobile. A $1 change in gas prices can lead to a 4-6% shift in take rates (i.e. Cash for Clunkers. Honda demonstrated their “ Walking Assist Device ” at the Congress.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 16, 2009
The vast majority of Americans drive to work, but even the threat of higher gas prices doesn’t seem to be encouraging them much to carpool, take public transportation or buy an energy-efficient hybrid car, according to a new Rasmussen survey. For 48%, it is a very important factor. 88% of adults say they drive to work.
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