Danes pushing Diesel Particle Filters , possible 2006 European mandate seen - DPFs - Around the World of Diesel - Brief Article
According to a report from Copenhagen Post last week, Denmark could realize huge public health gains by requiring the fitment of DPFs on diesel vehicles. The report from Environmental Assessment Institute calculated a $740 million savings in avoided public health costs by slashing particulate matter (PM) pollution.
However, mandating DPFs on heavy vehicles only in Denmark–without compensation to vehicle owners–would damage the competitiveness of Denmark’s truckers, the Institute warned. The report also cites efforts elsewhere in Europe to mandate DPFs Europe-wide by end-2006.