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

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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. Right now, buyers of new plug-in cars get up to $7,500 in tax credits.

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Can Electric Vehicles Speed Up As The Economy Slows Down?

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Germany’s auto industry and senior officials have called for another “cash for clunkers” program , an initiative that would boost the demand for more sustainable vehicles by offering monetary incentives for people that scrap their fuel-inefficient cars. According to CleanTechnica , China will spend up to $1.5

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