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April, 2008:

Plan For Idling Ban Supported

1st April, 2008 – SCMP

The government has received nearly 1,200 submissions on a proposed ban on idling engines as a public consultation ended. An Environment Bureau spokeswoman said the proposals showed most residents supported the idea and the government planned to send a bill to the Legislative Council in the 2008-09 legislature year.

Tax Break For Vehicles

April 1st, 2008 – SCMP

Buyers of newly registered commercial vehicles that meet the standard for environmentally friendly commercial vehicles, set at the Euro V level, will from today enjoy concessions of up to 100 per cent on their first registration taxes, the Environmental Protection Department said.