A cash for clunkers scheme is part of the government plan to drive down emissions. It's starting with a trial of up to 2500 cars, targeting lower to middle income families.
They'll get a financial incentive to shift to a low emissions alternative, in exchange for scrapping their old vehicle.
About $20 million will go into a trial where low income New Zealanders can lease allow emissions car.
Climate Change Minister James Shaw talks to Lisa Owen.
