EPA puts squeeze on dirty diesel
NEWS IN BRIEF
The US Environmental Protection Agency has published guidance outlining the potential benefits for air quality of fitting emission-scrubbers on diesel vehicles.The EPA guidance says retrofitting existing diesel vehicles could cut nitrogen oxide emissions by 50% while particulate matter and volatile organic compounds could be cut be up to 90%.
Details on diesel retrofits can be found on the EPA website here.
Sam Bond
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