Catalytic converter price drop
03 October 2007
- Mazda's technology breakthrough
- Uses 90% less rare materials
- Breakthrough protects consumers from price rise
The cost of producing catalytic converters is set to plummet, following a technical breakthrough.
Mazda claims it has found a way of using 90% less platinum and palladium in its converters, which reduce the toxicity of an engine's emissions.
With prices of both rare materials rising, the breakthrough is expected to protect consumers from potential price rises without affecting emission levels.
However, Mazda has yet to set a date for when its new-style catalyst will be used on production cars.
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