Is it possible to retrofit a particle filter in a diesel car in France or elsewhere in Europe?
There is no straight yes or no answer to your question. About Week 40 this year, in October or November, it will be possible to retrofit the particle filter in German Volvo cars in Germany. This will mean that the cars with particle filter there will be allowed to drive into some cities where it is otherwise forbidden to drive. It may also mean a tax cut for those cars with particle filter. If a customer buys a 2002 Volvo V70 D5 in Germany, we do not know which tax rules and other allowances apply in France. There is no particle filter planned for the French market, but some studies are in progress for Switzerland and Austria, where we hope to introduce the particle filters within the next year or two.
