Reply #5: Perhaps Not, But I Like The Side Benefits [View All]

[Vogon_Glory]

Removing old gas-guzzlers and replacing them with newer, more fuel-efficient internal combustion engine autos might not achieve the stated purpose of the 'Cash-for-Clunkers' program--ameliorating climate change--but there's a lot to be said for a program that boosts the economy, keeps auto workers employed, raises local and state tax revenues, gets badly-maintained old clunkers off the road, and ties right-wing politicans' and radio commentators' underwear in elaborate and painful knots while they're still wearing them.

In the meantime, someone will hopefully come up with a better battery or energy storage device and internal combustion passenger automobile engines can go the same route as the Stanley Steamer.