Reducing Vehicle Emissions in Asia
Vehicle emissions are a major contributor to air pollution levels in Asia. While leaded fuel has been phased out in almost all countries in the region, some pollutants such as total suspended particles (TSP) exceed WHO guidelines by a wide margin in many Asian cities. The existence of poorly maintained diesel vehicles and 2-stroke motorcycles play a huge role in the worsening air quality situation in the region.
Policymakers are becoming more aware of this serious problem and are working to design economically feasible and socially viable solutions.
To assist in this effort, ADB has published a series of policy guidelines to reduce vehicle emissions in Asia. ADB has also sponsored several action plans and studies in selected developing member countries.
This web site aims to share research reports, workshop papers, fuel and emissions standards, and institutional strategies from different countries in Asia and the rest of the world.
About this site
The Vehicle Emissions Reduction site was the result of a Regional Technical Assistance initiated by ADB in November 2000. The site has since become an important partner of the Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities (CAI-Asia), a regional network jointly launched by ADB and the World Bank in 2001.
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