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

Green Car Congress

New research from a team at Arizona State University shows that even when receiving a big rebate from the government, consumers won’t always behave in expected ways. —Michael Wiles, an associate professor of marketing. The co-authors were Sungho Park, also an associate professor of marketing in the W. —Michael Wiles.

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

Green Car Congress

In a recent collaborative study led by the University of Maryland (UMD), researchers found that consumers tend to buy something less fuel efficient than they normally would for their second car after buying an eco-friendly vehicle. —James Archsmith, assistant professor in Agricultural & Resource Economics at UMD and lead author.

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The Ins and Outs of Scrap Car Recycling

Clean Fleet Report

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. Programs such as “cash for clunkers” provide a financial boost for those considering an automotive upgrade.

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