Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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Series Title | Press Release |
Series Details | IP/01/681 (11.5.01) |
Publication Date | 11/05/2001 |
Content Type | News |
The European Commission adopted a proposal, on 11.5.01, 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. This will considerably reduce emissions of air pollutants from older vehicles and help improve air quality. |
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Source Link | http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/01/681&format=HTML&rapid=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
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Subject Categories | Environment, Mobility and Transport |
Countries / Regions | Europe |
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