To improve air quality, car owners in China have to shift to greener fuels. But before that, they should try to use public transport as much as possible. Higher temperature combustion with better quality fuels can reduce the emission of particulate matter and increase energy efficiency.

Marcus, on China Daily website

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(China Daily 01/17/2013 page9)