Automotive emissions of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

Automotive emissions of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified certain individual polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) as carcinogenic to animals and probably carcinogenic to humans. Current PAH concentrations in European ambient air are the lowest ever...
Keeping abreast of emission regulations and fuel specifications

Keeping abreast of emission regulations and fuel specifications

For many years now, CONCAWE has produced a regular update to their report on ‘motor vehicle emission regulations and fuel specifications’. Over the years, this has become a key compilation and ready reference manual for many readers. A comprehensive update has...
Is a 10-ppm sulphur limit on road fuels desirable?

Is a 10-ppm sulphur limit on road fuels desirable?

The German government proposal for the introduction of road fuels with less than 10 ppm sulphur issued at the end of last year re-launched the debate on the sulphur issue. In the meantime, the auto industry has been vocal in demanding ‘ultra low sulphur’ (ULS) fuels...
Automotive particulate emissions

Automotive particulate emissions

Particulate matter (PM) in the air continues to be the focus of increased attention due to concerns over potential health effects. Under the EU Air Quality Framework Directive an air quality standard has been defined with respect to PM10 with a review planned in 2003....