when did catalytic converters become mandatory in us
Catalytic converter The first widespread introduction of catalytic converters was in the United States automobile market. To comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's stricter regulation of exhaust emissions, most gasoline-powered vehicles starting with the 1975 model year must be equipped with catalytic converters.[1][2][3][4] These "two-way" converters combine oxygen with carbon monoxide (CO) and unburned hydrocarbons (HC) to produce carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O). In 1981, two-way catalytic converters were rendered obsolete by "three-way" converters that also reduce oxides of nitrogen (NOx);[1] however, two-way converters are still used for lean-burn engines. This is because three-way-converters require either rich or stoichiometric combustion to successfully reduce NOx.
Tobacco packaging warning messages In 1966, the United States became the first nation in the world to require a health warning on cigarette packages.[45][46]
United States Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta is the current U.S. Secretary of Labor since April 28, 2017.
Tobacco packaging warning messages In 1966, the United States became the first nation in the world to require a health warning on cigarette packages.[50][51]