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Univ. of Delaware Researchers Conclude Cash for Clunkers Cost Exceeded Benefit

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Burton Abrams and George Parsons of the University of Delaware evaluated the efficiency of the recently concluded Cash for Clunkers (CARS) program and concluded that the cost exceeds the benefit by approximately $2,000 per vehicle, or close to $1.4 Using an estimated cost of $0.71 2009) Is CARS a Clunker?

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Labour's £5,000 sweetener to launch electric car revolution | Environment | The Guardian

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The cash incentive for consumers would be available to offset the higher upfront costs of electric cars , in particular the price of the batteries in modern vehicles. The government also wants to find ways to support the ongoing costs of electric cars. "We benefit, broadly, manufacturing in the UK," said Hoon.