ToyotaShuttle 5th Gear February 17, 2021 Share February 17, 2021 16 hours ago, serenade said: Now we know why EV will never be promoted here. So much revenue is from petrol taxes which EV growth will reduce. To me, the reason given for the tax increase is very hypocritical. The reason given is to "reduce vehicle emissions". If the government is serious about reducing emissions and not to increase revenue, there should be a corresponding rebate on taxes for EV/hybrid vehicles that put up less carbon. I don't support EV rebate. It only helps the very rich. How many HDB or even condo dwellers are going to buy an EV then fight for a charging lot in their HDB carpark (if there is even one)? Only those landed property dwellers benefit! ↡ Advertisement 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atachi 6th Gear February 17, 2021 Share February 17, 2021 (edited) 36 minutes ago, mikk123 said: i guess this is government way to push everyone to go for electric car, or hybrid car? Not that "cheap" too, like many have said infra not ready. Most are still skeptical in regards to EV's up keep, battery etc. I think many towkays here that have a fleet of commercial vehs will also headache. The govt is trying to phase out diesel vans / trucks for petrol versions (giving small rebates for adoption now). This petrol tax double whammy for businesses. Ultimately consumers will pay the price, with the most likely scenario businesses will pass the cost down. Edited February 17, 2021 by Atachi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadhogger 2nd Gear February 17, 2021 Share February 17, 2021 Spc up price Liao... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micb 5th Gear February 17, 2021 Share February 17, 2021 Up 10cents for Ron95 and 15cents for Ron98.....wow..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelaihoyin 5th Gear February 17, 2021 Share February 17, 2021 U got to give it to the government. They package it as a "green initiative" to encourage EV adoption but in actual fact collect more revenue since they know EV infrastructure is not yet ready. One stone kill 2 birds 😎 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider-pig Neutral Newbie February 17, 2021 Share February 17, 2021 SPC is the highest now 2.25 for 95 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micb 5th Gear February 17, 2021 Share February 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, Spider-pig said: SPC is the highest now 2.25 for 95 No, Cowtax is now $2.32 for Ron95 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlalala 4th Gear February 17, 2021 Share February 17, 2021 8 minutes ago, kelaihoyin said: U got to give it to the government. They package it as a "green initiative" to encourage EV adoption but in actual fact collect more revenue since they know EV infrastructure is not yet ready. One stone kill 2 birds 😎 by implementing it with immediate effect it ensures maximum revenue can't be expecting ppl to change to EV overnight 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyotaShuttle 5th Gear February 17, 2021 Share February 17, 2021 8 minutes ago, wlalala said: by implementing it with immediate effect it ensures maximum revenue can't be expecting ppl to change to EV overnight Want to encourage EV then build the infrastructure la. How can HDB dwellers buy an EV? Charge where? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbs2716g 3rd Gear February 17, 2021 Share February 17, 2021 11 hours ago, Vinceng said: Don't spread fake news! Still $2.22 as of now. https://www.shell.com.sg/motorists/shell-fuels/shell-station-price-board.html As per shell website , they raised price on 16/2 2230 hrs. Guess when you check, they have not updated the website price. But in actual fact, price have already increased. Now V power 3.01/l!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
therock Supersonic February 17, 2021 Share February 17, 2021 Treated my car to v power for cny 🙂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boonhat_91 6th Gear February 17, 2021 Share February 17, 2021 9 minutes ago, ToyotaShuttle said: Want to encourage EV then build the infrastructure la. How can HDB dwellers buy an EV? Charge where? The song being sung has always been "car-lite". Give up your petrol/diesel car? Good. Don't replace it with EV? Gahmen also armchio. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sdf4786k Twincharged February 17, 2021 Share February 17, 2021 17 hours ago, serenade said: Now we know why EV will never be promoted here. So much revenue is from petrol taxes which EV growth will reduce. To me, the reason given for the tax increase is very hypocritical. The reason given is to "reduce vehicle emissions". If the government is serious about reducing emissions and not to increase revenue, there should be a corresponding rebate on taxes for EV/hybrid vehicles that put up less carbon. Already the pseudo car lite as a result of covid already shows that the work from home helps reduce the congestion. Just need to see if it’s workable for the long run. Then u have a huge reduction to the co2 emissions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ 1st Gear February 17, 2021 Share February 17, 2021 EV is only GREEN if your source of electricity is from WIND or SOLAR or WAVE. But our electricity is burning fossil fuels. Yes, less road pollution, but the burning continues nonetheless. So, EVs are not really a fantastic idea here. HYBRIDs on the other hand, reduce the burning of fossil fuels by using less.... and no need for expensive infrastructure (which needs energy to build) Govt not wholistic enough, go EVs but make sure the source of electricity is also GREEN at the same time. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadhogger 2nd Gear February 17, 2021 Share February 17, 2021 (edited) Esso up also. 2.32 liao Edited February 17, 2021 by Roadhogger Change contents Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooose 6th Gear February 17, 2021 Share February 17, 2021 thanks for updates everyone, at least we now know no need go rushing here and there to try to top up .. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcw75 Hypersonic February 17, 2021 Share February 17, 2021 It’s never about going green la. It’s always about asking the peasants to take public transport and leave the cars to the rich and elite. Don’t want? Then work hard to be the rich and elite I guess. Oh and of course the money. 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcw75 Hypersonic February 17, 2021 Share February 17, 2021 SPC increased liao. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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