Vehicle Emissions Standards and Inspection and Maintenance: Policy Guidelines for Reducing Vehicle Emissions in Asia

Abstract

Air quality problems in Asian cities are increasingly caused or exacerbated by emissions from the growing number of motor vehicles. Appropriate vehicle emissions standards for new and in-use vehicles and a well-designed and operated inspection and maintenance (I/M) program are important elements of an overall strategy to reduce vehicle emissions and air pollution. As part of its Regional Technical Assistance (RETA) project to reduce motor vehicle air pollution, Asian Development Bank (ADB) organized a workshop on vehicle emissions standards and strengthening vehicle inspection and maintenance programs. The workshop was held in Chongqing, People's Republic of China on 7-9 November 2001. The Policy Guidelines on Vehicle Emissions Standards and Inspection and Maintenance summarize the most important policy conclusions and recommendations from the workshop.