The requirements on fuels for internal combustion engines and on heating fuels are governed by the following aspects:

• Equipment type
• Engine type
• Engine performance
• Environment protection needs
• Legislative requirements
• Fuel sources and ressources 

The importance of these points varies in different areas and countries. 

As a matter of fact, however, the requirements on the chemical, physical, and technological properties of fuels will increase worldwide. In the course of this development, a conflict will arise between the requirements of the engines and the expectations regarding the protection of the environment. Consequently, we will be forced to establish a balance between the various demands. This balance can only be achieved by international cooperation of the engine manufacturers, the mineral oil industry, and the legislative bodies.

Therefore, this international colloquium aims at contributing to the solution of these problems by the exchange and the discussion of all aspects connected with the system "engine/fuel/environment".

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