Follow Up
The Green Rating Project carried out by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) (Down To Earth, Vol 10, No 13, November 30, 2001) has apparently forced the automobile industry to take a closer look at the problem of vehicular pollution. This was evident at a CSE workshop on March 15, 2002, which was held as a follow-up of the ratings awarded by the project to automobile companies. Representatives from all auto majors participated in the meeting.
Chairperson of the Technical committee of the project H B Mathur said that while the auto industry was constantly working in the area of engine modification and exhaust aftertreatment devices, steps in the field of fuel treatment and choice of fuel were yet to be taken.
On their part, auto industry representatives made presentations on their environment management and quality improvement measures. For instance, TVS motor company has made benchmark
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