Banking service chronicle published this article page no 30 this article was published in the magazine partnership for clean fuels and vehicles (pcfv) why in news recently leaded petrol has been eradicated from the world as algeria- the last country to use this fuel exhausted its supplies following the two decades long campaign by the unep-led global partnership for clean fuels and vehicles (pcfv). about partnership for clean fuels and vehicles (pcfv) initiative pcfv is a global public-private initiative launched in 2002 at the world summit on sustainable development by unep. aim to reduce vehicular air pollution through promotion of cleaner fuels and vehicles in developing countries. pcfv worked towards global elimination of leaded petrol (graduated decline of sulphur as well) by providing support in different areas. (in india it was phased out in 2000). about leaded petrol tetraethyl lead (tel) or organic lead is used as a petrol additive in leaded petrol to improve engine performance. tel is a colorless liquid whose antiknock properties were first found in 1921. Banking service chronicle magazine it improves the octane rating of fuel as compared to unleaded petrol. as a result it became a popular additive in petrol and jet fuels as knocking in engine causes loss of power with risks of damage to the engine. health impacts of leaded petrol o tetraethyl lead is toxic in nature and it is absorbed rapidly by the skin the lungs and the gastrointestinal tract. it contaminates the air dust soil water and crops on release through exhaust fumes evaporation losses and accidental spills. o exposure to it can cause heart disease cancer stroke and lower iq (especially in children) by impacting brain development Banking service chronicle magazine subscription.
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