US emissions standards versus EU
Since the topic came up in another thread and I did not get a chance to explain myself before it was closed. As you can see in the links below, US emissions standards are more lenient towards GHG v...
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So I skimmed through those links in the original post.
Shinerbock, I don't know what other thread you are talking about, or what point you exactly are trying to make?
According to those links, US engines pollute less, are required to be tested for compliance more often, and have better and longer lasting emission control equipment on them.
From the ICCT link:
"Compliance and enforcement is the most critical aspect of all regulations and the key to success of US and CA policies. US/CA programs are both more complex and more rigorous while providing more flexibilities to manufacturers."
That is actually what I've read/heard over the years regarding US vehicles.
Hopefully Europe will catch up to the USA regarding pollution controls?
Shinerbock, I don't know what other thread you are talking about, or what point you exactly are trying to make?
According to those links, US engines pollute less, are required to be tested for compliance more often, and have better and longer lasting emission control equipment on them.
From the ICCT link:
"Compliance and enforcement is the most critical aspect of all regulations and the key to success of US and CA policies. US/CA programs are both more complex and more rigorous while providing more flexibilities to manufacturers."
That is actually what I've read/heard over the years regarding US vehicles.
Hopefully Europe will catch up to the USA regarding pollution controls?
