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Cash for clunkers repeat? Report says: NO

Green Cars News

At the height of the recession in 2008-2009, the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), also known as the "cash for clunkers" program (a similar concept was launched in the UK known as the scrappage scheme) was introduced in the USA to drive new sales and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. However, a new[.].

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August U.S. Light-Vehicle Sales Hit Highest MPG Since $4 Gasoline

Green Car Reports

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. mpg in August 2008. The calculations were done by the trade journal Ward's Automotive News , which compiles its.

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US hybrid sales slump in September

Green Cars News

What would happen when the cash for clunkers sales boom came to an end has been a question many automotive executives in the USA dared not think about. However, it sold 2,138 hybrids in September which is 116 per cent up compared to September 2008 – sales of the Milan/Escape hybrid were down 11.3

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A closer look at US auto sales in July

Green Cars News

Yesterday we told you how the cash for clunkers scheme has enjoyed early success in the USA. per cent new vehicles sales market share for the month, the highest monthly share to date. per cent compared to July 2008 although it was the company’s highest volume month so far this year. Reported sales jumped 31.8

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Hybrid sales leap in the US

Green Cars News

The cash for clunkers campaign has given a massive boost to hybrid sales in the US, with a reported leap by 48.6 per cent of new vehicle sales. Honda: The company sold a total of 4,943 hybrids during the month with 4,226 of these units being the new Honda Insight. per cent in August year on year.

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Thursday - 1 October 2009. Reporting Out on the Tour de AZ; "Spirit of DC" Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle All Around ARIZONA -- a new PHEV3A

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

In fact, "Cash for Clunkers" should also be expanded to "Cash for Conversions!" CALCars News not copied]. "EVJerry" Asher, Sergeant Major, USArmy Retired Electric Auto Association Board Member - Chapters Relations. active Borderland Electric Vehicle Association Member.

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Labour's £5,000 sweetener to launch electric car revolution | Environment | The Guardian

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