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Study: Cash-for-Clunkers Programs Should Use Fuel Economy Rather Than Age to Maximize GHG Reductions

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

A study by researchers at UC Davis suggests that a properly designed vehicle scrappage (i.e., Cash for Clunkers”) program could maximize greenhouse gas emissions savings by using fuel-economy based eligibility requirements rather than age-based requirements. Earlier post.). The one exception is the US CARS program.

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

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FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Conversely, encouraging shortened vehicle lifetime via vehicle replacement schemes can result in higher total-induced greenhouse gas emissions, the authors found. Technol. , doi: 10.1021/es1034552.

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Study: Cash-for-Clunkers Programs Should Use Fuel Economy Rather Than Age to Maximize GHG Reductions

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

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