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

Green Car Congress

They also found that extending the lifetime of a vehicle contributed to a moderate increase in emissions of criteria pollutants (NO x , HC, and CO) during the use phase of the vehicle. A one-year reduction in vehicle lifetime would increase the demand by approximately 8.3%. times the rate of the increase in demand. —Kagawa et al.

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More international criticism for scrappage schemes

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According to the group, driving a car is not only bad for the environment but it is also bad for administrations expecting to reap financial rewards. Tags: Green cars Latest news cash for clunkers scrappage scheme Spain vehicle scrappage scheme.