Ford calls Dutch DPF retrofitting program a success
Ford in the Netherlands has declared its campaign to retrofit older cars with DPFs (Diesel Particulate Filters) a success. More than 9,000 motorists chose to install the soot-reducing devices in their vehicles, and they got them almost for free: Ford reduced the price of the DPF so it would match the amount of the government's subsidy to install such devices in passenger cars. A similar promotion was held in Germany last September.
Retrofitting DPFs in your car is not an easy task to do (some would even say troublesome), but Ford reached a partnership with the Nederlandse Rijksdienst Wegverkeer (RDW) to officially approve the procedures. Starting January 1st, all diesel Fords sold in the Netherlands have a DPF installed as standard.
[Source: Ford Netherlands]
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Tim 10:01AM (1/05/2008)
"Ford reduced the price of the DPF so it would match the amount of the government's subsidy to install such devices in passenger cars."
It's NOT a free “subsidy” from a faceless government!" It's your friends and neighbor's tax money and the government is forcing them to buy you a new Diesel Particulate Filters for your Ford diesel.
I’m sure you don’t feel the least bit guilty for being a thief.
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Tim 10:06AM (1/05/2008)
I guess it's O.K as long as the majority believes that it’s for the greater good.
Try and remember THAT the next time there is a riot and the mob loots your home or business.
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