Transition to Cleaner Energy
In a significant move towards sustainability, Singapore has announced that it will stop the registration of new diesel cars and taxis starting January 1, 2025. This initiative is part of the broader Singapore Green Plan 2030, which aims to reduce carbon emissions and promote the use of cleaner energy vehicles, such as electric, hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell cars.
Environmental Impact and Goals
The decision to cease new diesel vehicle registrations aligns with Singapore’s goals to cut down its carbon footprint. Vehicles in Singapore currently emit around 6.4 million tonnes of CO2 annually. By phasing out diesel cars, the government expects a significant reduction in these emissions, contributing to its target of halving carbon emissions by 2050 and achieving net-zero emissions as soon as possible in the latter half of the century.
EV-Ready Towns Initiative
To support this transition, the government has also announced the development of eight EV-ready towns by 2025. These towns—Ang Mo Kio, Bedok, Choa Chu Kang, Jurong West, Punggol, Queenstown, Sembawang, and Tengah—will have extensive electric vehicle charging infrastructure installed. By 2030, the aim is to have 60,000 EV charging points across the island, with 40,000 in public car parks and 20,000 in private premises.
