Channel NewsAsia: New carbon emissions scheme for vehicles

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Starting July 2013, a new carbon emissions tax scheme for vehicles will be introduced, where less eco vehicles will cost more to register. Channel NewsAsia reports. New carbon emissions scheme for vehicles SINGAPORE: From July next year, those registering new cars with higher carbon emissions will pay between S$5,000 and S$20,000 more. And rebates within the … Read more

The Straits Times: Emissions-based car taxes in the works

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The Straits Times has reported of the government’s plans to implement a new scheme to benefit fuel efficient cars. Emissions-based car taxes in the works Fuel-efficient vehicles will get bigger rebates under new system, say sources The Government will soon announce a new emissions-based vehicle tax system. It is expected to replace the decade-old green vehicle … Read more

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