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ITF study finds limited environmental and safety impacts of car fleet renewal schemes in US, France and Germany

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German Umweltprämie and the US Cars program—for the impact on CO 2 and NO x emissions of 2.8 The report does not address the employment or stimulus-related impacts of fleet renewal schemes which are arguably their primary objectives. positive results from targeted incentives based on fuel economy, even if these were.

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Has the cash for clunkers scheme failed? The Green Piece

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The Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS for short, or ‘cash for clunkers’ as it is more commonly known) was the US’s answer to the scrappage schemes in Germany and the UK which appeared to have revitalised their respective automotive sectors. So is this scheme green at all? Our verdict – green shoots should not be ignored.