The Euro III norms, which were aimed to control vehicular pollution, specified that sulfur be controlled at ________ in diesel and ________ in petrol.
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Correct answer: 350 ppm; 150 ppm
According to Euro III norms, sulfur content was to be restricted to 350 ppm in diesel and 150 ppm in petrol. The ultimate goal of subsequent norms was to reduce sulfur levels even further to 50 ppm in both fuels.
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