Car tax law part of drive to promote clean energy

Draft suggests amount paid be based on vehicle engine capacity

BEIJING - A new tax law, to encourage the use of smaller engines in vehicles and vessels to reduce pollution and oil dependence, is under consideration.

The top legislature on Monday began its first review of the draft law, which was passed at an executive meeting of the State Council on Oct 12, during the 17th Session of the 11th National People's Congress Standing Committee.