Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

Average fuel economy of purchased new light-duty vehicles by month, including projection without the program. The Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS)—“Cash for Clunkers”—gave buyers a rebate when they traded in a vehicle while purchasing a new one. Source: Sivak and Schoettle 2009. Click to enlarge. mpg in July 2009 and 0.7

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Cash For Clunkers Fuel Economy MPG Purchase 246

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2009

In the aftermath of the summer sales boom fueled by the US Cash for Clunkers program, September 2009 light duty vehicles sales dropped back to pre-incentive lows. With 745,997 cars and light duty trucks sold in September, according to Autodata, sales were down 22.7% Reported hybrid sales by month. Click to enlarge.

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Cash For Clunkers Sale LS 600H Hybrid 225

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% to 554, 527 units, while light truck sales dropped 14.1% Light truck sales were down 10.1% to 76,724; total light truck sales were down 20.6% Click to enlarge. to 443, 297 units.

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Cash For Clunkers Sale Hybrid Dodge 150

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

Thanks to the strong financial incentives offered by the Cash-For-Clunkers program , the average gas mileage of new vehicles sold in the U.S. during August reached a record high: 23 miles per gallon, up 8 percent from the 21.2 mpg in August 2008.

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Cash For Clunkers MPG Light Gasoline 60

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Programs such as “cash for clunkers” provide a financial boost for those considering an automotive upgrade. The Light of Education Initiatives that educate and inform the public about proper disposal and recycling methods offer enlightenment without resorting to promotional tactics.

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Cars Cash For Clunkers Environment Pollution 84

Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2013

Changes in light-duty vehicle technology penetration share. Light trucks accounted for 42% of all light-duty vehicle production in MY 2011—a 5% increase over MY 2010. Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 Through 2012. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy 284

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2009

Dingell, Congresswoman Betty Sutton, Congressman Jay Inslee, and Congressman Bart Stupak reached an agreement on a “Cash for Clunkers” scrappage program. Light-Duty Trucks: The old vehicle must get less than 18 mpg. New light trucks or SUVs with mileage of at least 18 mpg are eligible for vouchers.

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