The government is lying about the "environmental benefits" of the Cash for Clunkers

[Todd McCreary]

program? who'da thunk it?

http://money.cnn.com/2009/08/07/auto...ex.htm?cnn=yes
"The discrepancy is a result of the methods used. Edmunds.com uses traditional sales measurements, tallying sales by make and model. The government uses a more arcane measurement method that subdivides models according to engine and transmission types, counting them as separate models."

the real top ten list:
                            Includes   Includes 
Rank     Vehicle              4WD       Hybrid
1     Ford Escape             Yes        Yes         
2     Ford Focus              No         No         
3     Jeep Patriot            Yes        No         
4     Dodge Caliber           Yes        No         
5     Ford F-150              Yes        No         
6     Honda Civic             No         Yes         
7     Chevrolet Silverado     Yes        Yes         
8     Chevrolet Cobalt        No         No         
9     Toyota Corolla          No         No         
10    Ford Fusion             Yes        Yes

[luthernil]

environment benefits

I currently own a used Chevrolet Cobalt and I'm glad because it's one of those vehicles that has environmental benefits. Another good thing is that Chevrolet cobalt ss parts are affordable and easy to find too.