Brussels, 21/12/2007 (Agence Europe) - On Friday 21 December, the European Commission proposed that emissions of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter from heavy goods vehicles and buses be reduced (by 80% and 66% respectively compared with the Euro V stage). The new “Euro VI” standard will significantly contribute to a further improvement of air quality in Europe, says a Commission press release. It will also be a step forward towards global harmonisation as it provides for limit...