California cracks down on vehicle emissions
Posted Sat Jul 28, 2007 8:08pm AEST
California's Government has announced tough new clean air measures that will affect diesel-powered vehicles on building sites, airports and industrial premises.
State Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger says the measures show California is leading the way in protecting public health.
The new rules are the toughest in the United States.
The California Air Resources Board voted unanimously to clean up emissions from vehicles like bulldozers, forklift trucks and snow cats, which are used on ski resorts.
The rules will eventually force the oldest and most polluting equipment out of service.
In all, about 180,000 vehicles will have to be replaced or updated.
- BBC
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