Tuesday August 22, 2006 
Tuesday August 22, 2006
129 hybrids registered in Singapore
It's perhaps the clearest sign yet that the sluggish green car market here is on the upswing. As of June this year, 129 petrol electric hybrid vehicles have been registered in Singapore, compared to fewer than 10 in June last year.
The significant increase can be attributed to various reasons, such as the increasing awareness of the importance of being environmentally friendly, said Dr Amy Khor, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment and Water Resources. One other key factor, she said, was the increased green vehicle rebates for the consumer. The tax rebate for green cars, which was doubled in January, is now equivalent to 40% of a car's open market value.
Speaking to reporters after launching the annual Green Transport Week on Sunday morning, Dr Khor, who is also mayor of the South West district, test drove two popular hybrid cars - the Toyota Prius and the new Honda Civic Hybrid.
See also :
1. Singapore doubles hybrid tax rebate
2. More tax incentives for 'green' vehicles
(2006-08-22 17:36:21 SGT)
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