Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
據悉，環境保護署亦正就戶外充電器進行試驗，若能在部分路旁咪錶泊車位加設充電樁，將可大幅地擴展充電網絡。
We hear that the Environmental Protection Department is doing tests on outdoor chargers . If some roadside metered parking spaces can be provided with charging posts the network of chargers can be expanded substantially
對於充電泊車位被濫用問題，當局可派員巡查，當發現有違規情況或接獲舉報，應安排鎖車。
To tackle the misuse of parking spaces with charging facilities the authorities can conduct site inspections . If contraventions of rules are found or if complaints are received the vehicles concerned should be impounded
又如車輛充電後遲遲不離開充電位，可參考電動車供應商向有關違規車主收取費用的做法，以杜絕霸佔車位的問題。
And in case a vehicle does not leave the parking space long after charging the Government can consider the current practice of EV suppliers to impose fees and charges on non - compliant drivers so as to eradicate parking space squatting
此外，政府應檢討《建築物條例》。
Furthermore the Government should review the Buildings Ordinance
現時，電動車車主擬在舊式樓宇加裝充電器，要經過一般的法律程序去修改公契。
At present if an EV owner wants to retrofit a charger to an old building he must follow the standard legal procedures of amending the deed of mutual covenant
而且，申請程 序繁複，要向管理處及業主諮詢、檢視制度、僱用承辦商實地考察以完成計劃書，並經法團開會審批及修訂等，動輒耗時數個月。
The application procedures are complicated requiring consultation with the management company and property owners a system review and the hiring of a contractor to conduct site investigations and write up a project proposal . And the proposal must then be subject to vetting amendment and approval by the owners corporation at its meetings . All this will easily take several months
故此，當局要簡化相關申請程式，提高審批效率。
Hence the authorities must streamline the relevant application procedures to enhance the efficiency of the vetting and approval process
為配合電動車的發展，《香港規劃標準與準則》於2011年已作修訂，建議新建樓宇內30%的私家車車位應提供充電設施。
To dovetail with the development of EVs the authorities already amended the Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines in 2011 proposing that 30 % of the private car parking spaces in newly completed buildings should be equipped with charging facilities
既然電動車是大勢所趨，電動車數目只會有增無減，政府應強制所有新建的商住樓宇的車位均須配備電動車充電的基礎設施，以免除日後因電動車充電位不足而須再額外增添時的困難。
Since the use of EVs is an inevitable trend they will only keep growing in number . The Government should make the provision of EV charging infrastructure facilities mandatory for all parking spaces in newly completed commercialresidential buildings so as to avoid the difficulties in retrofitting charging facilities parking spaces when the available supply fails to meet the demand in the future
本港首批電動車電池即將到期退役，政府應盡快制訂及落實完善的電動車電池回收機制。
The batteries of the first batch of EVs in Hong Kong will be due for decommissioning very soon . The Government should expeditiously formulate and implement a satisfactory recycling mechanism for EV batteries
退役的電動車電池一般仍有大概70%的電力儲存能力，如果能夠妥善處理，其可用壽命或可達7年。
Generally speaking decommissioned batteries will still have up to 70 % of their capacity and they may have a lifespan of seven years if properly handled
而且，這些電池含有大量的鋰元素，可加工並提煉成為新的鋰電池，回收價值較高，若不作回收而棄置於堆填區，不但浪費，對環境亦造成嚴重的禍害。
Also such batteries contain huge quantities of lithium which can be processed and turned into new lithium batteries . So their recycle value is quite high . If they are simply dumped in landfills instead of being recycled huge waste of resources will result and the environment will also suffer serious damage
主席，本港與電動車相關的教學課程並不全面，有興趣入行的青年難以得到優質的培訓。
President there is a lack of comprehensive EV - related courses in Hong Kong . Young people who are interested to join the occupation can hardly receive any quality training
我建議當局推動專上學院開設與電動車相關的設計、科研、維修等課程，為電動車行業培訓多方面人才，為香港發展電動車或電動車周邊配件的產業創造有利的條件。
I propose that the authorities should encourage tertiary institutions to offer courses of design scientific research and maintenance related to EVs so as to nurture different types of talents for the EV industry and in turn create favourable conditions for the promotion of EVs and the development of EV paraphernalia industries
商用電動車能否普及，端賴政府是否願意投放資源，補貼購買商用電動車及增加充電裝置。
The popularization of electric commercial vehicles hinges on the Governments willingness to put in resources to subsidize the purchase of electric commercial vehicles and the installation of charging facilities
綜觀歐洲、美國或中國等地，皆不乏成功例子。
And such success stories can easily be found in Europe the United States and China
如英國由今年1月1日起，所有新的黑色計程車必須為電動車，而英國倫敦交通局將花費1,800萬英鎊增設快速充電設施，令黑色電動計程車可在數分鐘內完成充電。
For instance from 1 January this year all new black taxis in the United Kingdom must be EVs . The Transport for London of the United Kingdom will spend £18 million on installing new fast - charging facilities which can fully charge a black electric taxi in just several minutes
至於鄰近的深圳市，早於3年前已設立50億元人民幣電動車扶持資金，幫助淘汰4,500輛燃油的士，推動電動的士發展。
Our neighbouring city Shenzhen also set up an EV support fund with RMB5 billion as early as three years ago with the aim of helping to phase out the 4 500 fuel - engined taxis and promoting the development of electric taxis
電動車的售價至今仍欠缺競爭力，這亦是令車主無意購買電動車的主要原因之一。
EV prices have remained uncompetitive so far and this is a major reason why car owners do not want to buy EVs
自政府取消全數豁免電動私家車的首次登記稅後，首次登記的電動私家車數目大減。
Since the Government cancelled the full FRT exemption for electric private vehicles the number of electric private cars registered for the first time has plummeted
但我支持政府就豁免電動私家車的首次登記稅設定上限。
But I support the Governments decision to cap the FRT exemption for electric private vehicles
若繼續全數豁免，難以促使汽車生產商自動降低電動車的價格。
If full exemption continues car manufacturers will not voluntarily lower EV prices
事實上，一些價錢較便宜的電動車已開始陸續推出，而隨着電動車大眾化，價格勢必隨之而下調。
As a matter of fact some low - priced EVs have started to emerge in the market . With the popularization of EVs their prices will certainly drop
不過，自由黨亦曾建議政府考慮調高97,500元首次登記稅的豁免上限，以吸引更多市民選擇購買電動車，只是政府傾向維持現有水平。
The Liberal Party has also asked the Government to consider raising the 97,500 ceiling in FRT exemption to induce more people to purchase EVs but the Government prefers to maintain the current level
為控制車輛數量增加，政府推出"一換一"新計劃，車主購買新電動私家車並銷毀舊燃油車輛可獲最多25萬元的首次登記稅寬減額，但車主必須已擁有該6年車齡的舊私家最少3年。
To contain the number of vehicles the Government has launched the one - for - one replacement scheme under which the buyer of a new electric private car who scraps his old fuel - engined private car can enjoy an FRT concession of up to 250,000 . But his old car must be aged six years or above and he must have owned it for at least three years
對於有指相關條件苛刻，財政司司長曾公開表示，設定的條件為防止出現二手車的炒賣活動而濫用公帑。
In response to criticisms that the conditions are too harsh the Financial Secretary has publicly explained that the conditions are meant to prevent second - hand car speculation and misuse of public money
對於司長的解釋我可以理解，但為更有效達致鼓勵車主轉用電動車，我認為計劃有可優化的空間，希望政府能多聽市民的意見，稍後作出適當的調整，一則回應市民的訴求，二則可加快達致政策目標。
I understand what the Financial Secretary means . But I think if we are to achieve greater effect in encouraging car owners to switch to EVs the scheme should be further improved . I hope the Government can heed more public views and then make appropriate adjustment so as to answer peoples demands and attain the policy objective more quickly
我會依次請要動議修正案的梁繼昌議員、莫乃光議員、盧偉國議員、許智峯議員、容海恩議員、陳克勤議員、陳淑莊議員及何君堯議員發言，但他們在現階段不可動議修正案。
I will call upon Members who move the amendments to speak in the following order Mr Kenneth LEUNG Mr Charles Peter MOK Ir Dr LO Wai - kwok Mr HUI Chi - fung Ms YUNG Hoi - yan Mr CHAN Hak - kan Ms Tanya CHAN and Dr Junius HO; but they may not move amendments at this stage
事實上，究竟它與我們現時所說的兩個針對目標：第一個是減低碳排放，第二個是減少空氣污染，是否對題呢？
But is the motion really relevant to our two targeted objectives of reducing carbon emissions and air pollution?
我認為是存在疑問的。
I doubt about this
我剛才聽到梁耀忠議員的發言，其實他提出了一個很重要的觀點，就是電動車能否令整體減少碳排放，是要視乎能源、源頭的比例，組合的形式。
Mr LEUNG Yiu - chung has actually raised an important point in his speech that the effectiveness of EVs in reducing the overall carbon emissions depends on the energy sources the proportion of the fuels or the fuel mix for electricity generation
當然，現時特區政府說未來的減碳方向，都是從能源組合出發，它現在增加天然氣比例，應該也做到少許效果。
Regarding the policy direction of carbon reduction the SAR Government now says it will start with the energy mix and will increase the share of natural gas in the fuel mix . It seems that the Government has made some progress in this respect
不過，如離開以可再生能源發電，我們便會相差很遠。
However we are still very far away from the use of renewable energy for electricity generation
所以，在減碳方面，或許有些人駕駛電能車時自我感良好，但對於整體減碳效果，其實歸根究底都是關乎政府的可再生能源政策而定。
Hence while EV drivers may feel good in respect of carbon reduction the effectiveness of the overall carbon reduction actually lies in the Governments policies on renewable energy
第二，有很多同事已說過，如果我們要電能車普及，政府便要做多些工作，而想減少空氣污染，我們便真的要對焦，而且焦點要放在商用車及公共交通工具上。
Second as many colleagues have also mentioned if we wish to debate on the popularization of EVs to ask the Government to work more on the reduction of air pollution we have to be in focus . The focus should be put on the use of EVs by commercial vehicles and public transport operators
我在網上看到另一項研究，有同事提到挪威，當地有很多電能車，十分先進。
Some colleagues have talked about Norway saying that the country is very advanced and EVs are popular there
但是，當電能車的銷售增加時，其實同一時間也令其國民使用公共交通工具的比例減低這個數字，我也不知道是否應該相信減低了80%，可能因為當地人少。
Yet as the sales of EVs goes up the proportion of the public taking public transport decreases correspondently . Another study I have seen online says the usage of public transport in Norway has thus dropped drastically by 80 % . I am not sure if this figure is believable
即是說，如果沒有一個想法，遏抑整體個人擁有私家車的數目，便可能得不償失。
Perhaps the significant decrease is due to the small population of the country . In other words if we do not explore ways to curb the overall number of private cars we may lose more than we gain
因為實際上，我們要真正推廣電動車，從而令空氣污染得到紓緩的方式，便應推廣公共交通工具及商用車採用電動車。
Actually if we really wish to promote the use of EVs to reduce air pollution we should promote the use of EVs by commercial vehicles and public transport operators
所以，即使要主力推廣，我贊成容海恩議員及何君堯議員的修正案所述，有關公共交通車輛及的士方面的建議。
Hence in respect of the focus of the promotion work I concur with the amendments moved by Ms YUNG Hoi - yan and Dr Junius HO regarding their proposals on public transport and taxis
理由很簡單，其實政府有更多主動推廣出行的方法，例如剛才有同事提到單車、公共交通工具。
The reason is simple . There is room for the Government to proactively promote alternative modes of transport such as commuting by bicycles or taking public transport which some colleagues have just mentioned
我沒有駕駛執照，以致我每天都乘搭公共交通工具及踏單車，我看不到政府有任何稅務優惠鼓勵我的這種行為，但它卻集中鼓勵可以買得起私家車的人不要買汽油車，而 轉買電能車。
I do not have a driving licence so I have to take public transport or commute by bicycles . But I cannot find any government tax incentives to encourage me to do so . Instead the Government mainly provides incentives to tempt people who afford to buy privates cars to go for EVs
政府認為這樣對香港整體剛才所說的減碳及空氣污染問題可以得到處理。
The Government thinks the switch to EVs would reduce carbon emissions and resolve the overall air pollution problem
我在這裏當然不會否定政府過去數年所推行，關於改善路邊空氣質素的措施，包括石油氣的士、老舊柴油車的更換、柴油車的禁售，以及提高進口汽車廢氣排放的要求。
I have absolutely no intention of denying the Governments efforts in improving roadside air quality over the past years including its work on the liquefied petroleum gas taxis replacement of old diesel vehicle diesel vehicle ban as well as raising the emission control for imported vehicles
我想在這裏強調，政府其實已有所謂的鼓勵措施，但到目前為止，也並非全部的樓宇安裝了充電設施，為甚麼？
I have to stress here that up to now not all new buildings are installed with charging facilities despite the Governments implementation of the so - called facilitating measures . Why?
易志明議員，我提醒你，你應在這5分鐘的發言時間集中就多位議員的修正案表達意見，稍後你還有時間就局長及議員的發言答辯。
Mr Frankie YICK I have to remind you that in your five - minute speaking time you should devote to giving views on amendments proposed by Members . You still have time to reply to the speeches of the Secretary and Members later
好的，多謝代理主席的提點，今天總共有8位議員就我這項議案作出修訂，這些修正案大部分均是加入更具體的意見，與原議案沒有甚麼抵觸，但我想對以下數項修正案，作簡單回應。
I thank Deputy President for reminding me of this . A total of eight Members have moved amendments to this motion . The amendments mostly seek to provide more specific views and do not contradict the original motion
梁繼昌議員的修正案中建議修改《建築物條例》的相關條文中，只建議設定一個指定的百分比的車位，這方面我剛才已解釋，今時今日也設有一個百分比，亦有鼓勵的措施，但仍未能達到全面安裝充電設施，所以，為甚麼我提出要有百分之一百的強制性措施，因為剛才陳健波議員也說了，如果今天不提供電力設施，日後電力供應不足夠時才想加設，已是相當困難了。
Mr Kenneth LEUNGs amendment proposes to amend the relevant provisions of the Buildings Ordinance to mandate the provision of charging facilities only at a specified percentage of parking spaces . As I have explained the full installation of charging facilities is not achievable despite the setting of a percentage target and the availability of facilitating measures . I have proposed to mandate the full installation of charging facilities because as Mr CHAN Kin - por has pointed out it will be hard to retrofit parking spaces with electricity facilities when it is found out later that the power supply capacity is insufficient
此外，關於廢汽車電池的問題，梁繼昌議員將我的建議收窄至只針對電動車，但我認為不夠全面，因為我在開場發言時已指出，我們今天已經面對廢舊汽車電池需要處理的問題，我們若不在今天開始處理，而是待電動車產生問題時才處理，情況只會更為惡化。
On waste vehicle batteries Mr Kenneth LEUNG seeks to narrow the scope of my proposal to only deal with EVs . I find the proposed coverage incomprehensive . As I have pointed out at the beginning of the speech it is now time for us to deal with waste vehicle batteries
對於恢復全數豁免電動私家車首次登記稅方面，我也聽到有多位議員支持我的看法，即是沒有需要全面恢復的，但是可以相對地提升優惠，以鼓勵更多市民購買電動車。
We will aggravate the situation if we leave it until EVs have got problems with that . Regarding the restoration of full waiver of first registration tax FRT for electric private cars I have heard a number of Members echoing my views that it is not necessary to restore the full waiver though a correspondent increase in the concession is acceptable to incentivize members of the public to go for EVs
所以，如果政府將這上限調低，便會迫使那些供應商引進一些較為廉價或新型號的電動車來香港。
Hence the lowering of the FRT ceiling can force EV suppliers to bring in some cheaper or new EV models to Hong Kong
我大約於數月前到訪德國視察，他們有一輛4座位的新型號電動車將於今年下半年推出市場，他們告訴我這電動車的售價將會是16,000歐羅，換言之，車價大約是160,000港元，連同運送至香港的運費和銷售商的利潤，我相信這價格必然能享受政府今天所提供的97,500元的全數免稅額。
I paid a visit to Germany several months ago during which I was told that a new four - seat EV model pricing at €16,000 would be put into the market in the second half of the year . The price would be HK160,000 . Taking into account of the delivery cost and the profits of sellers the selling price of this new EV would definitely enjoy the full FRT waiver at the current ceiling of 97,500
此外，關於許智峯議員的修正案，他提議就全面淘汰燃油車定下目標年份，這建議我絕對有所保留，因為大家今天也聽到很多朋友說，各國政府都只是訂定禁售燃油車的目標而已，而不是禁止人們使用燃油車，這是很大的分別。
Mr HUI Chi - fungs amendment proposes the setting of a target year for phasing out fuel - engined vehicles completely . I absolutely have reservation about this proposal . As many Members have said governments of overseas countries have set targets for the prohibition of sale of fuel - engined vehicles only and there is no ban on their use
我亦懷疑這可能與《基本法》第六條"香港特別行政區依法保護私有財產權"有所衝突和矛盾。
There is a huge difference between the two . I also suspect the use ban might contravene and contradict Article 6 of the Basic Law that The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region shall protect the right of private ownership of property in accordance with law
我在這裏再次感謝今天28位議員就這項議案發表不同的意見，希望政府能夠聽取及盡快提出新方向、政策及措施，令香港的電動車能夠盡快普及化。
I hereby thank the 28 Members once again for giving different views on the motion today . I hope that the Government would heed the opinions and put forward new directions policies and measures on EVs as soon as possible to enable the expeditious popularization of EVs in Hong Kong
我想再解釋一下，政府今天已經有一些鼓勵措施，但不是取得100%成效。
I wish to explain a little further . The Government already has some incentive measures in place but they are not 100 % effective
電動車普及化後，燃油車會減少，油站也自然會減少，燃油車車主要入油便會很困難，被迫支持朱凱廸議員的建議，乘搭公共交通工具或踏單車，因為他們沒有選擇，所以我希望政府再認真審視我這項建議。
It will then be more difficult for fuel - engined vehicle owners to refuel their vehicles . They will then be forced to support Mr CHU Hoi - dicks proposal and take public transport or ride bicycles because they have no other options . Hence I hope the Government will seriously reconsider my proposal
我感謝28位議員踴躍發言，給予政府很多意見。
I thank 28 Members for speaking actively on this subject and providing many views to the Government
我們希望政府能夠......
We hope that the Government can implement them expeditiously
我現在向各位提出的待決議題是：易志明議員動議的議案，經梁繼昌議員、莫乃光議員、盧偉國議員、容海恩議員、陳克勤議員及陳淑莊議員修正後，予以通過。
I now put the question to you and that is That the motion moved by Mr Frankie YICK as amended by Mr Kenneth LEUNG Mr Charles Peter MOK Ir Dr LO Wai - kwok Ms YUNG Hoi - yan Mr CHAN Hak - kan and Ms Tanya CHAN be passed
其實，是沒有最好，只有更好對嗎？
Actually there is no such thing as the best just better right?
大家也知道推動使用電動車有助減低路面的廢氣排放，雖說路面範圍狹窄，但我必須提醒大家，市區大部分的住宅均是位於馬路邊，即居住在市區的人士打開窗戶後，所吸入的也是路邊的空氣。
We all know that promoting the use of EVs can help reduce roadside waste emissions . The road surface does not cover a large area but we have to note that most residential buildings in the urban areas are located near roadside so urban dwellers are exposed to roadside air when they open their windows
換言之，進一步改善路邊空氣質素，必然有助改善市民的居住環境和生活。
In this sense further improvement of roadside air quality will definitely help improve the living environment and the quality of life of residents
此外，我想談談電動車維修技術的問題。
I would also like to talk about the repair technology for EVs
總結而言，我希望政府能就推動使用電動車提供經濟誘因、控制整體車輛的數量、改善充電的配套設施及盡早着手培訓電動車維修人才，從而為全面推動電動車普及化鋪路。
To conclude I hope that in its efforts to promote the use of EVs the Government could provide economic incentives contain the overall number of vehicles improve the ancillary charging facilities and expeditiously strengthen the training of vehicle mechanics for EVs so as to pave the way for the promotion of the popularization of EVs in a comprehensive manner
我只保留我原修正案的第一點，檢視香港環保車輛的發展策略，以及第六點，因應其對科研及創科發展的大力推動等部分建議，這亦是我原修正案的中心建 議內容，我剛才在主體發言時已經解釋過，希望各位議員能夠支持。
I only retain part of the suggestions in my original amendment as in point 1 examine the development strategy for environment - friendly vehicles in Hong Kong and point 6 corresponding to its vigorous promotion of the development of scientific research and innovation and technology . The above are the core suggestions in my original amendment which I explained already in my main speech earlier . I hope that Members can support my revised amendment
我現在向各位提出的待議議題是：盧偉國議員就經梁繼昌議員及莫乃光議員修正的易志明議員議案動議的修正案，予以通過。
I now propose the question to you and that is That Ir Dr LO Wai - kwoks amendment to Mr Frankie YICKs motion as amended by Mr Kenneth LEUNG and Mr Charles Peter MOK be passed
主席，易志明議員提出的原議案，主旨是促請特區政府全面檢討政策，進一步推動電動車普及化。
President the original motion moved by Mr Frankie YICK seeks to urge the Government to comprehensively review its policy and further promote the popularization of electric vehicles EVs
我相信大多數議員都對此贊同，而我和不同黨派的議員分別提出的修正案，大方向亦基本一致，只就一些具體的政策措施予以補充。
I trust that the majority of Members agree to this . Therefore the amendments proposed respectively by myself and Members belonging to different political parties are basically in line with the direction set in the original motion that they are only meant to supplement some of the specific policy initiatives proposed therein
主席，根據《巴黎協定》，各締約成員國家和地區必須提出自願減排溫室氣體的目標，並且每5年進行目標檢討與更新，以遏阻全球暖化的趨勢。
President according to the Paris Agreement all member parties are required to propose targets for voluntary reduction in emission of greenhouse gases which should be reviewed and updated every five years in order to curb the trend of global warming
由於電動車沒有尾氣排放，有助改善路邊的空氣質素，為特區政府過去積極推動。
EVs having no tailpipe emissions can help improve roadside air quality and so the Government has been proactively promoting the use of EVs in the past
在稅務及牌照費方面，政府向電動車提供優惠措施，尤其是自1994年起，全數豁免電動車的首次登記稅。
It has also put in place concessionary measures for EVs regarding taxation and licence fees in particular the first registration tax full waiver for EVs introduced since 1994
據當局在今年2月26日，向立法會環境事務委員會提交的文件顯示，本港已登記的電動車，在2010年年底只有少於100輛，而截至2018年1月底，已登記的電動車增加至10,856輛，其中私家車佔10,453輛，但僅佔整體已登記私家車數量1.7%，可見電動車仍有很大的發展空間。
It is shown in the Administration paper submitted to the Panel on Environmental Affairs of this Council on 26 February this year that the number of registered EVs in Hong Kong was less than 100 as at the end of 2010 but it has increased to 10 856 as at the end of January 2018 of which 10 453 being electric private cars accounting only for 1.7 % of the total number of registered private cars . This means that there is still considerable room for promoting the use of EVs
不過，自從當局在2017-2018年度財政預算案宣布為電動私家車首次登記稅的免稅額封頂，設定上限於97,500元，原本持續增長的電動私家車的新登記數量大幅下跌，令業界感到失望。
However since the Government announced in the 2017 - 2018 Budget its decision of imposing a ceiling to cap the first registration tax concessions for electric private cars at 97,500 the number of newly registered electric private cars which used to grow persistently has dropped significantly
主席，香港經濟民生聯盟對這個議題一直十分關注，我亦曾經與相關的業界朋友會面，聽取他們的訴求和意見。
The industry is rather disappointed . President this issue has been high on the agenda of the Business and Professionals Alliance for Hong Kong BPA . I have met with members of relevant sectors to listen to their demands and views
在經民聯就本年度財政預算案向政府提交的65項建議中，明確促請當局適度調高電動私家車首次登記稅的寬免限額，並豁免歐盟IV期以前柴油商業車輛車主換車的首次登記稅。
In BPAs 65 recommendations made to the Government on the Budget of this year we have expressly urged the authorities to suitably adjust upward the cap on the first registration tax concession for electric private cars while granting first registration tax waiver to vehicle owners seeking to replace their old pre - Euro IV diesel commercial vehicles
同時，在上述的環境事務委員會會議上，我亦建議政府考慮"一換一"優惠方案，提供更高的首次登記稅的寬減額，以鼓勵車主將燃油私家車更換為電動車。
In the meantime I also proposed at the aforesaid meeting of the Panel on Environmental Affairs that the Government might consider the option of offering financial concessions for one - for - one replacement and raise the cap on first registration tax concession in a bid to encourage car owners to replace their fuel - engined private cars with EVs
我樂於看到特區政府從善如流，在最新一份的財政預算案中宣布，除了會繼續提供上限為97,500元的首次登記稅寬減，亦會新增"一換一"計劃，合資格的現有車主購買新的電動私家車，並且銷毀其合條件的舊私家車，將可獲上限為25萬元的首次登記稅的寬減額，相信會受到社會各界歡迎。
I am pleased to see that the SAR Government has taken on board our views and acted accordingly in that it announces in its latest budget that the provision of first registration tax concession capped at 97,500 will continue alongside the introduction of the one - for - one replacement scheme under which eligible existing car owners who arrange to scrap and de - register their own eligible old private cars and then first register a new electric private car to enjoy a higher first registration tax concession cap up to 250,000 . I believe these initiatives will be well - received by all quarters of society
不過，正如我與相關業界朋友會面時強調，長遠而言，我們不能夠過分依賴政府提供的電動車稅務優惠，而應該關注香港的整體交通發展策略，同時配合市場需要及科技發展，務求提升電動車及其他環保車輛的成本效益，以吸引消費者。
Yet as I had emphasized when meeting with members of relevant sectors we just cannot excessively rely on the Governments tax concessions for EVs in the long run . Instead we should focus on Hong Kongs overall transport development strategy and complement with market needs as well as technological development in order to enhance the cost - effectiveness of EVs and other environment - friendly vehicles so that consumers will find switching to EVs an attractive option
香港電動車發展現階段仍然是以電動私家車為主，在前述的10,856輛已登記的電動車中，私家車佔總數的96.3%。
At the current stage EVs used in Hong Kong are still mainly electric private cars which accounted for 96.3 % of the total number of the 10 856 registered EVs mentioned above
因此，我認為當局應該全面檢視香港環保車輛的發展策略，並因應市場和科技的變化，適時對推動電動車的政策作出調整，我相信社會各界均支持本港發展綠色交通。
Therefore I think that the authorities should comprehensively review the development strategy for environment - friendly vehicles in Hong Kong and make timely adjustments to the policy on the promotion of EVs in response to changes in the market and technology . I trust that all quarters of society are in favour of development of green transport in Hong Kong
事實上，電動商用車仍將繼續獲全數豁免首次登記稅。
In fact the first registration tax full waiver for electric commercial vehicles will continue
此外，政府已經撥款1億8,000萬元供專營巴士公司購買36輛單層電動巴士作試驗行駛。
Meanwhile the Government has allocated 180 million for procurement of 36 single - deck electric buses by franchised bus companies for trial
政府在2011年3月設立了3億元的綠色運輸試驗基金，我亦曾出任為成員。
The Government established in March 2011 the 300 million Pilot Green Transport Fund the Fund and I had been a member of its steering committee