A line of used Toyota Priuses available for purchase (IMAGE)

Kyushu University

A line of used Toyota Priuses available for purchase

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One key policy Japan must implement to effectively reach its decarbonization goals is extending the lifespan of cars. The average lifespan of a car in Japan is 13 years whether or not it is driven for any amount of time. Providing incentives to purchase used cars instead of new ones can be a viable policy that can help the country reach its climate goals.

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Kyushu University/Shigemi Kagawa

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