After looking at it, it looks like the program is pretty useless except in limited circumstances. The vehicle you turn in has to have been "continuously registered and insured for a year" to be eligible. As well as be on the "list of approved vehicles"
That figures, I just retired one that would have qualified and registered another that is on the list but has not been "continuously registered and insured for a year" even though I have owned it for over 4 years so it does not qualify. Rust is killing the one that I really want to replace but it is still getting 43 MPG and not on the list anyway. Bob From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Allan Sindelar Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 4:52 PM To: 'RE-wrenches' Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Wrench Transporation Re the CARS.gov program, here's a NY Times article that says a bit more about the program: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/27/business/27clunkers.html?_r=1 <http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/27/business/27clunkers.html?_r=1&scp=2&sq=Ca r%20Allowance%20Rebate%20System&st=cse> &scp=2&sq=Car%20Allowance%20Rebate%20System&st=cse It turns out that the program benefits a pretty limited segment of the population. Re Tickell, his original book was my first exposure to biofuels years ago. Today I drive an '85 Mercedes diesel on used sopapilla/chile relleno canola oil (this being Nuevo Mexico). Allan Sindelar al...@positiveenergysolar.com NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer EE98J Journeyman Electrician Positive Energy, Inc. 3201 Calle Marie Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507 505 424-1112 www.positiveenergysolar.com _____ From: re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org [mailto:re-wrenches-boun...@lists.re-wrenches.org] On Behalf Of Keith Cronin Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 11:43 AM To: RE-Wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] Wrench Transporation http://www.cars.gov/ Just wanted to share this, as some folks could benefit from a trade in and sequester some carbon and save some fuel economy boost as well as re-market their image. Politics aside, the intent has good merit. About 2 weeks ago, these folks where here in Hawaii and we saw the film. I recall buying Joshua's book many years ago and he was on the bleeding edge of taking this concept mainstream. It is a good movie, docu-drama about our insatiable appetite for the black gold. http://thefuelfilm.com/ If you are considering a new wrench transportation option, the timing seems to be apropos. Aloha No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.25/2256 - Release Date: 07/23/09 06:02:00
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