China: Government notice to encourage environmentally-friendly, low-emission cars

This notice encouraged the use of environmentally-friendly, low-emission cars and called on manufacturers to invest more in development and production of environmentally-friendly and low-emission engines and automobiles, such as small cars, diesel-powered vehicles and those using new fuel sources. The notice urged government departments to use tax breaks and preferential oil-pricing policies to encourage consumers to buy such cars and advocated lower parking charges for small vehicles. It also demanded government departments remove all limitations on the use of small cars in the transportation and taxi sectors.

Date Implemented: 2006

Status: In Force; Voluntary

References: http://www.china.org.cn/english/environment/154117.htm