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What is the primary function of a catalytic converter?
To convert toxic gases and pollutants in exhaust gas into less-toxic pollutants
When were most gasoline-powered vehicles in the United States equipped with catalytic converters?
Starting from the 1975 model year
What is the purpose of 'three-way' converters in gasoline engines?
To reduce oxides of nitrogen (NOx)
Which type of engines are 'two-way' converters still used on?
Lean-burn engines
What led to the widespread introduction of catalytic converters in the United States automobile market?
Stricter regulation of exhaust emissions by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Test your knowledge of catalytic converters with this quiz. Explore how these exhaust emission control devices work to convert toxic gases from internal combustion engines into less-toxic pollutants.
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