LPGV development and policies of Guangzhou, Shanghai and Hong Kong are compared.
Policy incoherence was a key factor to the slow diffusion of LPGV in China.
Other obstacles include insufficient price advantage of LPG and high maintenance costs.
Bi‐fuel system (though flexible) magnified the problems of LPGV development in China.
Other than acquisition of AFV, efforts are needed to promote use of alternative fuel.
