S'pore to review emissions policy to discourage use of diesel vehicles: Masagos
Study commissioned by the Ministry for the Environment and Water Resources finds electric vehicles to be a promising alternative
Singapore
THE government is reviewing its policies on vehicle emissions with a view to discouraging diesel vehicles as concerns grow globally over the health impact of diesel emissions.
Meanwhile, a study commissioned by the government found electric vehicles to be a promising, albeit more expensive, alternative to diesel vehicles, and renewable diesel to be an option for heavy trucks.
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