the European Commission (ec), on July 15, 2005, announced the draft Euro v proposal, which primarily focuses on particulate matter (pm) and nitrogen oxides (no_x) emissions from diesel cars. As expected, the proposed limits for diesel cars are very stringent. The ec is now inviting stakeholders to comment on the draft.

"Our ideas are ambitious, but realistic. The new emission limits will open the way to cleaner cars. This is the only road to future success. It is now up to the stakeholders to have their say,' said G