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Has the cash for clunkers scheme failed? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

With payments of up to $4,500 for motorists willing to swap their ageing gas guzzling vehicles for more fuel efficient ones, it seemed like a ‘can’t lose’ scheme with consumers getting cheaper cars, the automotive industry enjoying more sales and the environment boosted by a reduction in harmful emissions. So is this scheme green at all?

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

“If any energy company ignores the long-term impact on future fossil-fuel-backed energy sales, they will be in for a shock.&# February 17, 2009 9:52 am Link Wireless transmission of electrical energy needs to be funded for effective liberty from petrol based fuel products to occur. In fact, almost none at all.

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