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Auto-Oil Programme (AOL)

1) An EU-inspired programme for setting fuel quality and vehicle emission standards with the specific intention of reducing pollution from road traffic by 2010, and generally the environmental impact of transport.

Auto-reverse brakes

1) On light trailers with overrun brakes, a system which allows the driver to reverse vehicle by overriding the overrun mechanism without leaving his seat (ie provides instant reverse facility which is otherwise not possible). Legally required on new trailers since 1 April 1989.

Auto (Oil)

1) European Commission programme aiming to reduce the five most harmful emissions from vehicle exhausts, ie particulate matter -volatile organic compounds (VOCs), black smoke, carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide and nitric oxide (NOx).