Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2009

Buoyed by the US government’s CARS (“Cash for Clunkers”) program, US auto sales slowed their decline in the US in July, dropping on 12.1% Light truck sales were led by the RAV4 compact SUV with best-ever July sales of 15,912 units, up 32.5% American Honda Motor Co., The new Honda Insight hybrid posted 2,295 units.

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Cash For Clunkers Sale Hybrid Dodge 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Light trucks (pickups, minivans/vans, and truck SUVs), accounted for 36% of all light-duty vehicle production in MY 2012, the second lowest level since 1993. There are more than twice as many SUV models that achieve 25 mpg (9.4 Honda had the biggest fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012, of 2.5

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2009

Paul Taylor, Chief Economist for the National Automotive Dealers Association, had the following observations: At $4/gallon gas people looked at more economical versions of the same vehicle rather than going down in vehicle size—they continue to buy cars that meet their needs. Cash for Clunkers. Personal mobility redefined.

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Congress 2009 Cash For Clunkers Li-ion 150

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

NOVEMBER 27, 2009

Major Jerry Asher wheels around Arizona in a Toyota Prius hybrid, packing an extra battery and preaching a message to “kick gas” in favor of electric power. He urged them to “kick gas because your future depends on it.”Asher If gas mileage is important to you, this is it.”“Spirit How you drive has a big impact on gas mileage.

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