Light Duty Diesel - Emissions Control

BASF developed innovative catalyst technology that meets Euro IV emission regulations while reducing precious-metal costs for automakers. This technology is in serial production on model platforms from two major European carmakers.

Each of these vehicles is equipped with a three-catalyst system to achieve regulatory compliance. The BASF platinum/palladium diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) technology enables palladium to be substituted for one-third of the platinum on one of those catalysts. This provides significant precious metal cost-savings while providing the high temperature durability needed in diesel-emission-control applications.

Emissions from diesel engines are of increasing concern to government regulators around the world. Euro IV regulations require carmakers to significantly reduce emissions of hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM), which pollute the air and are linked to respiratory diseases.

BASF used its expertise in emission-control technology to provide the most cost-effective solutions for the market, which helps its customers to be more successful.