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ASU research finds that Cash for Clunkers rebates were too high to prompt car upgrades

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The Car Allowance Rebate System, which cost the government $3 billion and was dubbed “Cash for Clunkers,” was so popular that it ran for only a few weeks in the summer before running out of money. —Michael Wiles, an associate professor of marketing. Their paper is published in the Journal of Marketing.

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Brookings analysts recommend against repeating cash for clunkers program in future recession

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billion program provided a short-term boost in vehicle sales; however, some of these sales were pulled forward (or borrowed) from sales that would have occurred in the future in the absence of the program. In the event of a future economic recession, we would not recommend repeating the CARS program. —Gayer and Parker brief.

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UMD collaborative study finds that fuel efficiency of one car in household may be cancelled out by next car purchase

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We want to focus more on driving behavior and how multi-car households drive their vehicles and respond to changes in gasoline prices in the future. What we really wanted to do is see how households are making decisions when they purchase and own more than one vehicle.

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The Ins and Outs of Scrap Car Recycling

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The financial landscape of scrap car recycling varies; returns are influenced by factors such as the vehicle’s condition and the ever-fluctuating market rates for scrap materials. The Future Horizon Gazing towards the horizon, the future promises further strides in recycling methods.

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EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

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Other highlights of the report include: Many new technologies are rapidly gaining market share. The use of gasoline direct injection systems has grown from essentially zero in MY 2007 to a projected 24% of the market in MY 2012. Both conventional hybrids and diesel vehicles have increased market share slightly since MY 2007.

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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Other highlights of the latest Trends report include: Light truck market share decreased in MY 2012, but continues to be variable. The MY 2013 light truck market share is projected to remain at 36%, based on pre-model year projections by automakers. Many new technologies are rapidly gaining market share. mpg, or 22%.

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

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It will be launched today by Geoff Hoon, the transport secretary, and Lord Mandelson, the business secretary, with the aim of kickstarting the market for cleaner road vehicles and slashing the UKs CO2 emisisons. The new breed of electric car. Environment Film Football Jobs Katine appeal Life & style MediaGuardian.co.uk