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Automotive News Europe, November, 2004 by Ricciuti, Alex
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Byline: Alex Ricciuti
Particulate filters are used to reduce particulate matter - soot - from diesel emissions. Soot is an environmental concern because medical research indicates long-term exposure could cause cancer.
German automakers have pledged to fit particulate filters to all diesel automobiles by 2008. A study by B&D Forecast predicts that all diesels in Europe will be fitted with soot filters by 2010.
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Soot in emissions is reduced by burning it in the particulate filter. Some older systems used an additive to help eliminate the soot, but residue ...
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