The next major stage of emissions legislation for European Community countries is planned for 1996. This paper examines these proposed standards and the effect they will have on light-duty automotive diesel vehicles. The present status of the Clean Air Act amendments in the United States is also considered. The latest developments in light-duty automotive diesel technology are reviewed, particularly with respect to achieving the lower emission standards and the effect on fuel economy.
Letter: Potential dilemma: the method of meeting automotive exhaust emission standards of the Clean Air Act of 1970.
