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Why a Biden Presidency will accelerate change to electric cars: 10 talking points

Green Car Reports

President-elect Biden has proposed a $2 trillion climate agenda that includes provisions ranging from coordinating climate priorities in transportation infrastructure spending to things like rebooting “Cash for Clunkers” in the interest of modernizing the fleet toward cleaner vehicles.

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California Incentivizes Ditching Dirtiest Cars, Buying Cleanest Ones

Green Car Reports

Remember "Cash for Clunkers?" Senate Bill 459, now on Governor Jerry Brown''s desk, will update the state''s Enhanced Fleet Modernization Program, which pays cash to drivers who retire older, higher-emission vehicles and replace them with cleaner new.'

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The Ins and Outs of Scrap Car Recycling

Clean Fleet Report

Beyond the potential for financial incentives, it paves the way for a cleaner environment and champions the circular economy. Programs such as “cash for clunkers” provide a financial boost for those considering an automotive upgrade.

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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! So these retrofits will cost less to drive right away, benefitting public, military, and private fleets, and individual drivers. We have cleaner, cheaper, safer ways to drive everywhere.

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