The
European
Commission today adopted a proposal to introduce sulphur-free petrol
and diesel in every Member State from 1 January 2005.
These fuels will speed the introduction of the latest fuel-efficient
technologies in cars and other vehicles, significantly reducing emissions
of carbon dioxide an important greenhouse gas.
From 2011, the use of zero sulphur petrol will be mandatory. A date
for zero sulphur diesel fuel becoming mandatory will be fixed as part of
a later review.
More information:
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Press
release (European Commission)
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Review
of Sulphur in Petrol & Diesel (European Commission - Environment)
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Transport
and Environment Future Developments (European Commission - Environment)