Volkswagen is to change its diesel technology in order to meet EU emissions regulations, facilitating greater use of diesel particulate filters (DPF).

Automotive News Europe reports the car manufacturer is swapping its unit-injector fuel management systems for common-rail fuel-injection systems.

These systems make it easier to fit particulate filters, which help to reduce the amount of damaging emissions entering the atmosphere.

Volkswagen is due to launch its new three and four-cylinder diesel engines in 2007, which will have to conform to the current Euro IV regulations.

In 2009 more stringent Euro V emissions regulations will come into force to help fight climate change, with pgms playing a key role in achieving a reduction in emissions.


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