Clean Up Emissions with Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel

During the past year, ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel has become available at the pump for both on- and off-road vehicles. Having no more that 15 ppm sulfur, ULSD decreases emissions of NOx, (a precursor to smog), particulate, and SOx.

EPA estimates that the use of ULSD will prevent the emissions of 2.6 million tons of NOx and 110,000 tons of soot each year. With the introduction of diesel particulate filters on 2007 diesel cars used in conjunction with ULSD, emissions of diesel particulate matter will be dramatically reduced to 90% of original levels.

The EPA also estimates with a reduction in emissions, the following health issues will be prevented each year:
360,000 asthma attacks
386,000 cases of respiratory symptoms in children with asthma
1.5 million lost work days
7,100 hospital visits
2,400 emergency room visits for asthma

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