Clean Fuels for Asia: Technical Options for Moving toward Unleaded Gasoline and Low-Sulfur Diesel

M. Walsh and J.J. Shah

Working Papers from World Bank - Technical Papers

Abstract: Air pollution has become a serious issue in many Asian cities. A major cause is the expanding motor vehicle population--with growth rates as high as 23 percent in rapidly growing economies such as China. Experience worldwide has shown that the use of clean fuels (low-lead or unleaded gasoline and low-sulfur diesel) is a cost-effective way of reducing vehicular emissions. This report describes strategies, incentives, and methods required for increasing the use of clean fuels. It provides policymakers in Asia with a range of alternatives so they can make informed choices when designing programs that could significantly improve the air quality of Asian cities.

Keywords: ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY; ENERGY; POLLUTION; URBAN AREAS (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L71 Q20 Q41 R12 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 91 pages
Date: 1997
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