Transport solutions can play a critical role in improving the state of energy efficiency of Singapore.  To improve energy efficiency on the move, the E²PO aims to:

• Promote the use of Public Transport

Promoting the use of public transport is a key thrust of LTA’s land transport masterplan.  Public transport is highly energy efficient on a per passenger-trip basis.  Today, the public transport mode share stands at 63% during morning peak hours. LTA intends to increase the public transport mode share to over 70% in the next 10-15 years.  To achieve this, LTA will enhance the public transport infrastructure, improve public transport services and more.

• Promote the use of more energy efficient vehicles

Green Vehicle Rebate:
Green vehicles are more fuel-efficient and emit less air pollutants than their conventional petrol or diesel equivalent. To promote the use of green vehicles, LTA and NEA jointly introduced the Green Vehicle Rebate (GVR).  GVR aims to bring about a change in consumer behaviour to support clean emerging technologies, by narrowing the cost differential between a green vehicle and the conventional equivalent model.

Fuel Economy Label:
The Fuel Economy Labelling Scheme (FELS) for Passenger Vehicles is administered by the Singapore Environment Council and supported by NEA. The main objective of this scheme is to raise consumer awareness of fuel economy in passenger vehicles. By making fuel economy information readily available at point-of-sale, consumers would be able to make a more informed decision when purchasing new vehicles.

Information on all vehicles participating in the Fuel Economy Labelling Scheme for Passenger Vehicles is available at the Fuel Economy Database. Drivers may wish to learn about driving tips for better fuel economy here.

• Ease traffic congestion for better fuel economy

Managing road usage to ease traffic congestion is another key thrust of LTA’s land transport masterplan. Traffic congestion is an issue in virtually every urban city in the world. Fuel economy deteriorates during traffic congestion as vehicle speed slows and longer time is needed to transverse the same distance. LTA will continue to manage road congestion through infrastructure development, refinement of car ownership and usage restraint measures such as the Electronic Pricing (ERP) system.