Filed under: Etc., Transportation Alternatives, Legislation and Policy, Green Daily, North America
States pay drivers to replace their older cars
Considering that the legacy left behind by American car companies has little to do with being clean, there seems to be an increased sense of urgency by some U.S. states to replace the older fleet of vehicles with newer, and therefore cleaner, vehicles. The states with the two largest vehicle fleets, Texas and California, have both implemented new programs which offer cash-based incentives to owners of older vehicles which fail current emissions testing. In Texas, up to $3,500 is offered towards a vehicle three-years old or newer, though income restrictions do apply. In California, there is no maximum income number, though the far-left state is a bit less generous, offering $1,500 towards the purchase of a replacement vehicle.
Canada is also getting in on the act with a program slated to begin on January 1 of next year. In a move close to our hearts, the incentive is applicable to new vehicles, new bicycles or even bus passes. Sadly, the value is a rather low $300. Way to go Canada; perhaps upping the ante a bit would make the program a bit more meaningful.
[Source: The Detroit News]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
philmcneal 1:10PM (6/30/2008)
hm my other account doesn't work, everytime i post it never sends me the email anymore (even when I use the right password!)
so another account for now...
really your bloggers really need to get their shit straight up seriously, as a reader reading this shit everyday I get pissed off when you get your information wrong, it leads to a informed opinion about issues. That just creates more confusion, either stop posting or get it right bitch
http://www.scrapit.ca/incentive_choices.htm#op1
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Dad 4:43PM (6/30/2008)
"Considering that the legacy left behind by American car companies has little to do with being clean"
Sorry, you guys are just plain stupid. You have no idea what you are talking about. The US industry was first in implementing clean car technology. You are a fool.
If you don't research your facts, please keep your pie hole closed.
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mroverlord 5:48PM (6/30/2008)
Too bad there is the stupid income limit here in Texas. Those of us that make more, and pay more taxes, just can't seem to get any of it back...grrrr.
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mike baz 6:53PM (6/30/2008)
Philmclean, cut back on the coffee, eh, the blogger is writing about the federal program:
http://canadaonline.about.com/od/environment/a/carscrapcanada.htm
Not the one specific to your province.
Thanks to the bloggers for a great read everyday.
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Rick 4:09PM (7/01/2008)
Why are you using that winter photo with the steam from the exhaust again?
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