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Scrappage Scheme Moving Forward in US Congress

Green Car Congress

Dingell, Congresswoman Betty Sutton, Congressman Jay Inslee, and Congressman Bart Stupak reached an agreement on a “Cash for Clunkers” scrappage program. Waxman, Subcommittee Chairman Edward J. Markey, Chairman Emeritus John D. The agreement is based on H.R. 1550, introduced by Congresswoman Sutton, and H.R.

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

Green Car Congress

And magically, as more electricity comes from lower-carbon fuel sources, our cars will get cleaner as they get older! We’ll add targeted incentives to jump-start this successor to the $4,500 “Cash for Clunkers” program. We have cleaner, cheaper, safer ways to drive everywhere. Every generation is called to step forward.

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