New generation of vehicles 99% cleaner than 30 years ago.(AUTOMOTIVE)

Advanced Materials & Processes, November, 2004

Automakers have worked with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to introduce a new generation of vehicles that are cleaner than ever. Now available in dealer showrooms, these model year 2004 vehicles are fully 99% cleaner than vehicles from 30 years ago, says the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers.

The new vehicles, called "Tier 2" cars and trucks, meet stringent tailpipe emission standards. Under the Tier 2 rules, both cars and light trucks, including all sport utility vehicles, pickups, vans, and minivans, must meet the same strict standards by model year 2009. For 2004, about 35% of new cars and light trucks meet the new strict requirement--10% more than the 25% required under the phase-in plan. "Automakers are proud that technological...

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