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what are all the ways in which the emissions from vehicles can be reduced...? plz relate them to type of fuel, tyres, transmission type, engine type, car type, and whatever u can think of...!

2006-12-21 22:39:38 · 3 answers · asked by dev 2 in Environment

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Auto Air Pollution Reduction Tips

Aside from ridesharing, there are many practical ways each of us can help to reduce pollution from our cars. Here are a few suggestions offered by the EPA and the NYSDOT.

Driving Tips

Drive at a Steady Pace
Fuel efficiency increases when you drive at an even speed. You can also improve your gas mileage by avoiding fast starts and quick stops.

Drive at Moderate Speeds
Most cars operate most efficiently between 35 and 45 miles per hour. Operating your car at lower and higher speeds reduces fuel efficiency. For highway driving, gas mileage can increase by as much as 15 percent if you drive at 55 miles per hour rather than 65 miles per hour.

Combine Your Trips
By combining your errands into one trip, you get things done faster and it helps reduce traffic congestion and air pollution. Starting a car after it has been sitting for more than an hour creates up to five times more pollution than when the engine is warm.

Avoid Unnecessary Idling
Contrary to popular belief, your car uses less fuel when you turn off and restart your engine than letting your engine idle for 30 or more seconds. To improve your fuel economy, try reducing engine warm-up time in the winter and turn your engine off in traffic jams. Idling for long periods in cold weather can lead to excessive engine wear.

Get Fuel When it’s Cool
Postpone refueling your vehicle until the cooler evening hours. Evaporative losses of gasoline from refueling are less when the temperature is lower.

Don’t Top Off the Tank
It releases gasoline fumes into air and cancels the benefits of the pump’s anti-pollution devices. Stop short of a full tank, it’s safer and reduces pollution.

Use an Energy Conserving (EC) Grade of Motor Oil
Look for the multigrade and EC grade labels the next time you purchase motor oil. An EC multigrade oil can improve your car’s mileage by as much as 1.5 percent while an EC II rated oil can boost mileage by as much as 2.5 percent.

Avoid Carrying Unneeded Items in the Trunk
Extra weight decreases gas mileage. Also, reduce drag by placing items inside the car or trunk rather than on roof racks.

Maintenance Tips

Keep Tires Properly Inflated and Wheels Aligned
Proper tire inflation and wheel alignment prevents excessive drag and can improve your fuel economy by up to one mile per gallon.

Get Regular Tune-ups and Maintenance Checks
A tune-up can improve your car’s performance and gas mileage. Poor starting, rough idling and lower gas mileage may be signals that your spark plugs are worn and need to be replaced. Also, follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for replacing motor oil and air filters.

Use Your Air Conditioner Sparingly
Running the air conditioner places added drag on your car’s engine that can reduce gas mileage by up to 20 percent. Try rolling down the windows on those not-so-hot days or when you’re stuck in traffic.

Know Your Car
Check the tailpipe for signs that your car may be running inefficiently. Black smoke means there is too much gas in the air/fuel mixture and the fuel injection system should be checked. Blue smoke means the engine is burning oil and excess hydrocarbons are being released. Pay attention to flashing dashboard lights that warn of engine problems. A sudden drop in gas mileage may signal engine troubles and higher vehicle emissions. Get your vehicle to a skilled automotive technician for repairs when you notice any of these problem indicators.

2006-12-22 02:33:52 · answer #1 · answered by jd 4 · 0 0

In major cities and large towns throughout the world, motor vehicles cause a wide range In fact, there are two types of pollution discharged by petrol vehicles.
1.Exhaust emissions: including dangerous gases such as carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, hydrocarbons and particulates.
2.Evaporative emissions: vapours of fuel which are released into the atmosphere, without being burnt.
Fuel vapour can be seen coming out of the car's petrol tank when you fill up at the service station, and can be reduced if we avoid spilling petrol and overfilling our cars. Properly fitted fuel caps can also stop further leakage of fuel vapours.
of air pollution problems. The thing most motorists forget though is that, whether you use leaded or unleaded petrol, your car will still be polluting more than necessary if it is not properly tuned and maintained. these r few tips to reduce air pollution caused by automobiles-Whenever possible take your bicycle.
As far as possible use public forms of transport.
Encourage your family to form a car pool to office and back
Make sure that the pollution check for your family car is done at regular intervals
Cars should, as far as possible, be fitted with catalytic converters.
Use only unleaded petrol.

2006-12-22 10:33:42 · answer #2 · answered by dr b 2 · 0 0

I think one of them the Hybrid Toyota Prius, in low speed turn to electric sistem

2006-12-22 06:45:38 · answer #3 · answered by ytamarsiani40 2 · 0 0

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