China plans to subsidize purchases of alternative energy vehicles to expand domestic demand, boost the domestic auto industry and reduce emissions according to the Ministry of Finance. For passenger vehicles, the maximum subsidy for a hybrid vehicle will be CNY50,000 ($7300), for a purely electric vehicle CNY60,000 ($8775), and for a fuel-cell vehicle CNY250,000($36500). Subsidies for alternative energy buses will range from CNY420,000 ($61400) to CNY600,000($87,700) per vehicle.