Mikael74 Neutral Newbie December 6, 2011 Share December 6, 2011 (edited) I wonder if anyone read today's Straits Times front page, just below the article about the raising of taxi fares. It says LTA is taking over fuel efficiency labelling of cars from NEA next year and that they might implement emission-based tax. Will this lead to higher road for everybody? (except maybe hybrid owners) Edited December 6, 2011 by Mikael74 ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alheych 6th Gear December 6, 2011 Share December 6, 2011 it's likely that as a net effect, overall revenue from road tax will increase, because most cars on the roads are after all not designed for efficiency. the new system would however be more equitable. hopefully, the long-standing measure against diesel cars would finally be abolished too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikael74 Neutral Newbie December 6, 2011 Author Share December 6, 2011 it's likely that as a net effect, overall revenue from road tax will increase, because most cars on the roads are after all not designed for efficiency. the new system would however be more equitable. hopefully, the long-standing measure against diesel cars would finally be abolished too. Wah like that if based on the data in the NEA website my car (a 1.5l Allion) might need to pay more tax than a 1.6 altis??? Toyota Allion (my current car) combined CO2 186g/km Toyota Corolla Altis combined CO2 161g/km http://els.nea.gov.sg/mfels/vehicle.asp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galantspeedz Turbocharged December 6, 2011 Share December 6, 2011 Lol my car not even inside so no need road tax? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikael74 Neutral Newbie December 6, 2011 Author Share December 6, 2011 Lol my car not even inside so no need road tax? What car are you driving? Is it mitsubishi galant? Funniest thing I found was that the 1.8 altis actually has lower CO2 than the 1.6 (155 vs 161) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galantspeedz Turbocharged December 6, 2011 Share December 6, 2011 What car are you driving? Is it mitsubishi galant? Funniest thing I found was that the 1.8 altis actually has lower CO2 than the 1.6 (155 vs 161) Galant was previous ride.. Current is the accord CL1R .. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galantspeedz Turbocharged December 6, 2011 Share December 6, 2011 What car are you driving? Is it mitsubishi galant? Funniest thing I found was that the 1.8 altis actually has lower CO2 than the 1.6 (155 vs 161) If you noticed.. These are declared by the importers, not sure about testing though... Maybe Jap more stringent than Thai? Lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icu 6th Gear December 6, 2011 Share December 6, 2011 What car are you driving? Is it mitsubishi galant? Funniest thing I found was that the 1.8 altis actually has lower CO2 than the 1.6 (155 vs 161) Actually, 155 vs 161 isn't that much of a difference. Just my 2 cts... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikael74 Neutral Newbie December 6, 2011 Author Share December 6, 2011 Actually, 155 vs 161 isn't that much of a difference. Just my 2 cts... What about 186 vs 161? I bought a allion because only need to pay 1.5l road tax, will be lugi for me if I need to pay more under the new scheme Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSENUMBER Neutral Newbie December 6, 2011 Share December 6, 2011 wait is this new road tax combined with the standard road tax + CO2 ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdior 1st Gear December 6, 2011 Share December 6, 2011 250g how much ? Wtf zzzz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikael74 Neutral Newbie December 6, 2011 Author Share December 6, 2011 wait is this new road tax combined with the standard road tax + CO2 ? No one knows, keeping my fingers crossed now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euphony Neutral Newbie December 6, 2011 Share December 6, 2011 whilst it is more environmentally respectful to use carbon emissions tax but it still depends on driver no? using a fuel efficient car if driver lead foot vs eco driver carbon emissions will be different, very different possibly and vice versa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icu 6th Gear December 6, 2011 Share December 6, 2011 What about 186 vs 161? I bought a allion because only need to pay 1.5l road tax, will be lugi for me if I need to pay more under the new scheme Maybe LTA would implement a cut-off date based on car registration in order to be "fair" to existing owners; but then it's anyone's guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkblue 1st Gear December 6, 2011 Share December 6, 2011 What about Taxi uncles leaving their taxi on during makan ? They generate alot more CO2/hr than average users. Best is abolish road tax, then raise the petrol prices. You use more petrol, you pay more. Simple as that... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icu 6th Gear December 6, 2011 Share December 6, 2011 (edited) What about Taxi uncles leaving their taxi on during makan ? They generate alot more CO2/hr than average users. Best is abolish road tax, then raise the petrol prices. You use more petrol, you pay more. Simple as that... Technically, that is a statutory offence (see Note 21 Pg 10 of this EPMA) to keep engine running when stationary (other than in traffic conditions). If raise petrol prices, probably would see more pple driving north instead. Edited December 6, 2011 by Icu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethalstrike Turbocharged December 6, 2011 Share December 6, 2011 What about Taxi uncles leaving their taxi on during makan ? They generate alot more CO2/hr than average users. Best is abolish road tax, then raise the petrol prices. You use more petrol, you pay more. Simple as that... Bro, you can wait long long for them to abolish road tax. I foresee an additional CO2 tax on top of the usual road tax. Maybe there might be some rebate for cleaner cars but you can be sure end up we will still pay more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pltang Clutched December 6, 2011 Share December 6, 2011 Lol my car not even inside so no need road tax? mine not there either ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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