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Proposed scrappage scheme meets criticism

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However, in the USA critics are taking shots at the proposals before they are even implemented. An article in the New York Times criticised the so-called “cash for clunkers&# legislation that would give people vouchers worth as much as $4,500 to replace old cars with new ones. Leave a comment with your thoughts.

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

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We know we eventually need to kick our addiction to costly, dangerous fossil fuels. At last we will begin our recovery from fossil fuel addiction. And the first plug-in cars mass-produced in the USA in a century will go on sale this fall. At last we have ways to get far within a few years, not over decades!

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Can Electric Vehicles Speed Up As The Economy Slows Down?

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Silent engines, positive impact on the environment, and decreased fuel costs are all reasons for this transition to EVs. Moreover, with the massive drop in oil prices , gas-powered vehicles are more economical to operate, which makes it harder to argue that EVs will help drivers save money on fuel. of the U.S.

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