The U.S. Senate approved an additional 2 billion dollars in an exchange of old cars for new, less fuel-consuming models, which have already improved sales performance automotive companies.Senate adopted to increase funding by a vote of 60-37 on the information from the representatives of the administration that the initial pool of $ 1 billion was sold out in just 10 days, resulting in sales of over 200 thousand. cars. The program "cash for clunkers" (money for the wreck), fortified by a number of conditions, allows car owners to obtain up to 4.5 thousand. U.S. dollars of federal aid to exchange your old car more economical. The maximum payment can expect the owners, who have exchanged a car that can ride 18 miles per gallon of fuel (consumable 13 liters per 100 km) to the car that achieve at least 28 miles per gallon (8.4 liters per 100 kilometers). The program was voted by the House of Representatives. Now awaits the signature of President Obama, who in his statement called it a success. The President pointed out that continuing the program will mean for consumers, "700-1000 dollars a year savings in the fuel itself, and besides, a good strike from the road the oldest, most polluting cars." Senaccy supporters of the program argued that it was thanks to him in July for the automotive industry in the U.S. the best month for nearly a year. Critics, mostly Republicans, in turn, argue that the program is the creation of the debt burden incurred by future generations.