Wednesday, August 05th, 2009 | Author: matthew
Will the popularity of the government’s Cash For Clunkers Program A.K.A. The CAR Allowance Rebate System (CARS) help the environment?
On one hand, it would be easy to believe that taking cars that are not fuel efficient off the road would have to have a positive effect on the environment. But does promoting the purchase of new cars, even if it requires a trade in of an old car also encourage people to drive more? What do you think? Please take a second to vote in our poll found in the right column. Also feel free to leave any comments you have below!
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Sunday, 9. August 2009
No way – whatever happened to recycling? This is a waste pure and simple.
Tuesday, 11. August 2009
The Cash for Clunkers may have a positive effect on the environment, but I think that it will be more long-term.
Unfortunately, much of what we need to do is changing our own habits. While a shiny new car may get better gas mileage it does nothing to prevent the most environmentally damaging automotive-related behaviors like failing to repair oil leaks, maintaining a vehicle for the best performance (keeping tires properly inflated, regular tune-ups, etc…)
The program is really more of a boost to the economy, versus the environment.
Tuesday, 11. August 2009
Ya I would have to say that the “Cash for Clunkers” program probably won’t make a huge impact on the environment. I think there needs to be more drastic measures taken to not produce cars that are not fuel efficient and to only produce cars that are hybrids or better.
Wednesday, 12. August 2009
I don’t think it’ll help at all, we need some drastic action
Wednesday, 12. August 2009
Yes it will definitely put a huge impact on the environment. The old cars which are not fuel efficient they produce a lot of carbon dioxide which pollutes the environment. But by buying new cars that will not happen. So its definitely put an impact on the environment.
Sunday, 23. August 2009
maybe, if the government will be serious about it.
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Wednesday, 26. August 2009
I feel it will help but that it’s only a stop gap. More drastic action needs to be taken… and is it finally beginning to be taken. Over all I’m optimistic.