In the regulation of car engines, for example, America took the virtuous step of mandating catalytic converters long before the European Union did.
Used mainly in catalytic converters that curb the smog emissions of vehicles, platinum and palladium chalked up price increases of 56% and 117%, respectively, in the 12 months ended Nov. 30.
Design on knowledge base of intelligent diagnosis system of three-way catalytic converters
Litai Fuel System Treatment is specially formulated for use in petrol and diesel engines in cars and light vans. Including vehicles with turbos and catalytic converters.
Tetraethyl lead worked in “leaded” gasoline but was phased out because it spoiled catalytic converters.
Compatibility Suitable for all types of gasoline or diesel car engines powered with turbo diesel or gasoline injection engines and catalytic converters.
Lower production also means less demand for palladium and platinum, used in the production of catalytic converters.
All new petrol cars must be fitted with catalytic converters to control emissions.
European Union consumers would face shortages mainly in manufacturing of catalytic converters, given the high concentration of auto-making in the region.
The first catalytic converters were called conventional oxidation catalysts.
Three-way catalytic converters