Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association - New Study Finds Manganese-Based Gasoline Additive Causes Vehicle Emission Failures.Business Editors OTTAWA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 2002 The comprehensive study conducted by the Automotive Industry The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. In 2006, more than 69 million motor vehicles, including cars and commercial vehicles were produced worldwide. which was released today, confirms that the manganese-based gasoline additive Gasoline additives increase gasoline's octane rating or act as corrosion inhibitors or lubricators, thus allowing the use of higher compression ratios for greater efficiency and power, however some carry heavy environmental risks. , methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl Methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT) is an organometallic compound with the formula (CH3C5H4)Mn(CO)3. Marketed initially in 1958 as a supplement to the gasoline additive, tetraethyl lead to increase the fuel's octane rating, (MMT MMT Million Metric Tons MMT Médecins Maîtres-Toile MMT Methadone Maintenance Treatment MMT Multiple Mirror Telescope MMT Mission Management Team (International Space Station) MMT Military Training Technology ), significantly raises vehicle emissions, increases fuel consumption and impairs the proper operation of vehicle emission control The selective and controlled use of electromagnetic, acoustic, or other emitters to optimize command and control capabilities while minimizing, for operations security: a. detection by enemy sensors; b. mutual interference among friendly systems; and/or c. systems. MMT is commonly added to Canadian gasoline to increase octane. The study, which is the largest and most comprehensive MMT test program ever conducted, showed that seven out of eight low emission passenger cars failed emission certification standards for hydrocarbons when driven over time on gasoline containing MMT. "This study provides evidence that MMT impairs the performance of vehicle emission controls systems and increases smog-forming hydrocarbon emissions," said Mark Nantais, President of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association. The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers Association, the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers and the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association (CVMA CVMA Corpus Vitrearum Medii Aevi CVMA Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (Canada) CVMA Colorado Veterinary Medical Association CVMA California Veterinary Medical Association CVMA Catholic Vocations Ministry Australia ) conducted this study which was designed to determine the impact of MMT on vehicle emissions and the performance of emission control equipment. Robert Armstrong, President of the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada (AIAMC AIAMC Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada AIAMC Alliance of Independent Academic Medical Centers ), said, "This study confirms that MMT is detrimental to the effective operation of vehicle emission controls systems and is ultimately harmful to the environment. Action must be taken quickly to remove this additive from gasoline in Canada." Automakers in Canada are already providing the most advanced emission control systems in the world which are capable of reducing smog-causing emissions by over 99% compared to pre-control levels when the appropriate gasoline formulations are available. Furthermore, automakers are proceeding to introduce even cleaner vehicles in the near future. The presence of MMT in gasoline will significantly reduce the environmental benefits of these advancements in vehicle technology. The Government of Canada The Government of Canada is the federal government of Canada. The powers and structure of the federal government are set out in the Constitution of Canada. In modern Canadian use, the term "government" (or "federal government") refers broadly to the cabinet of the day and needs to take the appropriate steps to ensure that the substantial efforts by automakers to design and build these advanced emission control systems are complemented by rigorous fuel quality specifications in the Canadian marketplace. The CVMA has a 76 year history of representing the Canadian automotive industry's largest manufacturers. The CVMA's members, which include DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc.; Ford Motor Company of Canada Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited is the manufacturing and sales arm of Ford Motor Company for Canada. It was founded in 1904 in Walkerville, Ontario by Gordon McGregor as President and Henry Ford as Vice-President. , Limited; General Motors of Canada Limited, International Truck and Engine Corporation Canada and Volvo Cars of Canada Limited, account for more than 75% of all vehicle production in Canada. The AIAMC represents the interests of fourteen member companies engaged in the manufacture, importation, distribution and servicing of light duty vehicles in Canada. AIAMC membership includes BMW BMW in full Bayerische Motoren Werke AG German automaker. Founded as an aircraft engine manufacturer in 1916, the company assumed the name Bayerische Motoren Werke and became known for its high-speed motorcycles in the 1920s. Canada Inc., Daewoo Auto Canada Inc., Honda Canada Inc., Hyundai Auto Canada, Kia Canada Inc., Mazda Canada Inc., Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc., Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc., Nissan Canada Inc., Porsche Cars Canada Ltd., Subaru Canada, Inc., Suzuki Canada Inc., Toyota Canada Inc., and Volkswagen Canada Inc. Supporting Documents (website links) Backgrounder including Q&As - www.cvma.ca; aiamc.com Full Study Report - www.autoalliance.org Background information on MMT- www.cvma.ca; aiamc.com |
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