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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 7964

14 May 2001
Contents Publication in full By article 28 / 39
GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/environment
Commission proposes gradual introduction of zero sulphur fuels

Brussels, 14/05/2001 (Agence Europe) - As indicated earlier, the Commission adopted on Friday a proposal of amendment to the 1998 directive on environmental specifications applicable to fuels marketed in the EU. The proposal provides for the introduction of zero-sulphur petrol and diesel in each Member State from 1 January 2005 in order to accelerate the adoption of the latest fuel-efficient technologies in cars and other vehicles and to thus considerably reduce emissions of carbon-dioxide,...

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