… and contributes
to cleaner environment
ED RICHARDSON
THE SOUTH African Automotive Industry has come out in support of a decision by cabinet to approve the introduction of cleaner fuels for South Africa from January 2006, according to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa).
From January 2006, all petrol will be free of lead and low sulphur diesel fuel will also be introduced as part of a process of aligning South African fuel standards with international fuel specifications and vehicle technology requirements and to improve air quality and ultimately create a healthier environment.
New octane grades will be introduced to support new technology. According to Naamsa, average fuel consumption of passenger cars produced in Germany has decreased from 10.8 l/100km to less than
7.0 l/100km over the past 25 years and continues to decline.
Appropriate European quality fuels are required if South African motorists are to benefit from these latest vehicle and engine technological improvements.
