April 2005
http://www.dieselnet.com/
New York City proposing new emission rules for city vehicles
The New York City Council's Committee on Environmental Protection
adopted a set of initiatives implementing stricter emission and fuel
economy requirements for new vehicles purchased by the city. The
rules must be still signed into law by the NYC Mayor.
Under the proposed rules, vehicles purchased by the city must attain
the lowest emission ranking in their respective category. At least
20% of city buses purchased annually must be alternative fuel buses
or hybrids. Heavy-duty diesels must meet the 2007 EPA PM standard
(new engine certification or retrofit) on a phase-in schedule from 7%
in 2007 to 100% by 2012. Ultra low-sulfur diesel must be used in
every diesel vehicle owned or operated by a City agency and in New
York school buses. The rules also mandate minimum increase in the
average fuel economy of purchased vehicles, starting with a 5%
increase in fiscal 2006 and rising to a 20% increase by 2015.
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2005/04/nyc_legislation.html
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