The limitation of motorcycles and personal cars is a hot topic of media attention. A recent conference on fuel consumption for motorcycles and passenger cars has attracted the attention of the Transport Newspaper. This conference served as an important forum for experts, policymakers, and businesses to discuss solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and move towards the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
Background to Setting Fuel Consumption Targets for Motorbikes and Cars
Vietnam has made strong commitments to address climate change through its participation in COP21, COP26, and national contribution reports (NDCs). Decision 876/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister on the Action Program for green energy transition and greenhouse gas emission reduction in the transport sector is clear evidence of this effort. This decision sets the goal of applying fuel consumption limits for road motor vehicles, aiming to minimize fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Vietnam’s updated NDC report in 2022 commits to unconditional CO2 emission reduction in the transport sector through 10 solutions, including solution E17: Limiting fuel consumption for newly manufactured, assembled, and imported motor vehicles. Specifically, the minimum fuel consumption target for motorbikes and scooters sold on the market is 2.3 liters/100km; passenger cars with engine capacity under 1400cc at 4.7 liters/100km; medium cars (1400-2000cc) at 5.3 liters/100km; large cars (>2000cc) at 6.4 liters/100km by 2030.
Research Results and Policy Recommendations
The application of fuel consumption limits will have a significant impact on the automobile and motorcycle industries, and related sectors. A research report proposes applying Corporate Average Fuel Economy/Corporate Average Fuel Consumption (CAFE/CAFC) measures in managing fuel consumption for cars with 9 seats or less and motorcycles. This measure helps businesses proactively plan production and business transformation, avoid market disruptions, and contribute to limiting policy risks.
The report also calculates the impact of various scenarios on GDP and state budget revenue. Scenario E17 (MEPS) may have a negative impact on businesses, workers, and state budget revenue if there is insufficient preparation and complete infrastructure and accompanying policies. The energy transition policy needs to focus on the efficiency of the entire process from production, use, and disposal; while also facilitating and supporting businesses in the transition to producing green and environmentally friendly energy vehicles. The conference also proposed policy solutions related to building and completing policies on fuel consumption limits, developing carbon markets, developing infrastructure, and supporting the development of electric and clean energy cars and motorbikes.
Conclusion
The conference “Fuel Consumption Targets for Motorbikes and Passenger Cars” is an important step towards the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. The implementation of fuel consumption management policies needs to be carried out carefully, ensuring a balance between environmental protection and sustainable economic growth. Although “Motorcycle Ban Conference” is not the official name, it accurately reflects the trend of limiting private vehicles, towards more sustainable transportation in the future.
