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Scrappage Scheme Moving Forward in US Congress

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Dingell, Congresswoman Betty Sutton, Congressman Jay Inslee, and Congressman Bart Stupak reached an agreement on a “Cash for Clunkers” scrappage program. The agreement divides these new cars and trucks into four categories: Passenger Cars: The old vehicle must get less than 18 mpg. Waxman, Subcommittee Chairman Edward J.

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

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As batteries get cheaper and smaller, and motors get light enough to fit inside wheels, we’ll be able to upgrade smaller cars. And magically, as more electricity comes from lower-carbon fuel sources, our cars will get cleaner as they get older! We have cleaner, cheaper, safer ways to drive everywhere.

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