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

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2010

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’re about to enact the “Home Star” and “Building Star” programs—putting people to work on “Cash for Caulkers” retrofits that will make buildings more comfortable and cut owners’ fuel costs.

Oil

Oil Conversion 2020 Oil-Sands

Study finds that replacement programs that reduce vehicle lifetime can result in increased lifecycle CO2 emissions

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Conversely, encouraging shortened vehicle lifetime via vehicle replacement schemes can result in higher total-induced greenhouse gas emissions, the authors found. The increased lifetime of cars negatively affects the fuel efficiency average of the fleet, with negative environmental implications.

Emissions

Emissions CO2 2000 Vehicles

EV Driven

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

Study finds that replacement programs that reduce vehicle lifetime can result in increased lifecycle CO2 emissions

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