Thailand's rush to cut emissions leaves automakers in the dust

Sudden push for strict standards gives R&D little time to keep up

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Autos are a major source of the air pollution that plagues Bangkok. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

MARIMI KISHIMOTO, Nikkei staff writer

BANGKOK -- Thailand's move to adopt stringent international emissions standards in just two years is causing consternation among automakers in Southeast Asia's largest vehicle manufacturing hub.

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