How much would you save by ditching your gas guzzler?
August 2009
The Sierra Club has launched a new online calculator to help consumers better understand the environmental and economic benefits of making the right vehicle purchasing decisions under the federal government’s new Car Allowance Rebate System (also known as “cash for clunkers”). The Club also named Fuel Economy All-Stars in each class of vehicles in order to highlight the best choices for consumers. The Cash for Clunkers online guide can be found at http://www.sierraclub.org/transportation/clunkers/.
The cash for clunkers calculator included in the online guide helps consumers compare the fuel savings and emissions reductions benefits of various new models. Consumers simply input the fuel economy of their current vehicle, the fuel economy of the new model, and the number of miles they drive each year. The calculator then provides annual savings on gas (in both dollars and gallons) and the annual reduction in carbon dioxide emissions.
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