Incheon City Supports Low Emission for 18,000 Old Diesel Vehicles and Construction Machines

Reduction of 24~39% in Self-Payment Depending on Emission Reduction Device
Increase in Upper Limit of Early Vehicle Retirement Support Fund for Small Business Owners and Others

Old Diesel Vehicle Crackdown in the Seoul Metropolitan Area [Asia Economy Photo Collection]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] Incheon City is investing 43.4 billion KRW to reduce vehicle emissions by implementing a low-emission project targeting 17,969 vehicles, including attaching Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) to old diesel vehicles and construction machinery.

The support targets for low-emission measures include 17,174 vehicles for DPF installation and early scrappage, 295 units for construction machinery engine replacement, and 500 units for LPG cargo truck conversion.

The targets for DPF installation and early scrappage are diesel vehicles classified as emission grade 5 and road-use type 3 construction machinery (dump trucks, concrete mixer trucks, concrete pump trucks) manufactured before 2005 under the emission standards.

The construction machinery engine replacement targets are forklifts and excavators equipped with Tier-1 or lower engines manufactured before 2004. The LPG cargo truck conversion target applies to owners who scrap old diesel vehicles and purchase new LPG 1-ton cargo trucks, with an additional fixed subsidy of 4 million KRW provided on top of the early scrappage subsidy.

From this year, the emission reduction project will be integrated and processed entirely through the 'Comprehensive Vehicle Emission Computer System' from application to completion.

To install a DPF, vehicle owners must apply for 'Low-Emission Measures' on the 'Vehicle Emission Grade Website (emissiongrade.mecar.or.kr)', and the Korea Automobile Environmental Association (1544-0907) will verify eligibility and guide owners on appropriate devices, improving the procedure.

The subsidy calculation standard for DPF installation has been reduced by about 30%, lowering the applicant’s self-payment by 24-39%. For 1-ton cargo trucks, the owner’s burden decreases from 3.72 million KRW to 2.81 million KRW, a reduction of 910,000 KRW.

However, the self-payment may vary depending on the device, and it is exempted for construction machinery engine replacement and DPF installation.

Support for early scrappage of old diesel vehicles will also be expanded.

For diesel vehicles under 3.5 tons total weight classified as emission grade 5 that cannot be fitted with DPF, or owned by livelihood, commercial, or small business operators, the early scrappage subsidy cap will be increased from 3 million KRW to 6 million KRW. Additionally, the extra 30% subsidy previously only available for new vehicle purchases will also be provided when purchasing used vehicles classified as emission grades 1-2.

Applications for early scrappage support can be submitted by visiting, mailing, or emailing the Korea Automobile Environmental Association (1577-7121), or directly through the 'Vehicle Emission Grade Website'. Applications for new LPG cargo truck purchase support should be submitted by visiting or mailing the Incheon City Air Quality Conservation Division.

Incheon City will temporarily waive seasonal driving restrictions enforcement until November this year for vehicles that have applied for 'Low-Emission Measures' and will prioritize support for low-emission measure costs.

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