The following points highlight the top four ways to check and reduce vehicular emissions. The ways are: 1. Inspection Procedure for Gasoline Vehicles 2. Inspection Procedures for Diesel-Fueled Vehicles 3. Road Side Surprise Inspection 4. Remote Sensing of Vehicle Emissions. Way # 1. Inspection Procedure for Gasoline Vehicles: The most-common inspection test for a gasoline vehicle involves measuring CO and [...]
Air pollution is viewed as a serious problem in most of the Indian cites. Air pollution is the presence of contaminants such as dust, fumes, gases, particulates, smoke etc., which are injurious to humans, plants, animals and property. Studies indicate that 70-80% of the air pollution load in Indian cities is on account of motor vehicles. Bulk of the motor [...]
Controlling emissions from new vehicles through upgrading emission standards has been highly successful. There is however, increasing evidence that the focus on new vehicles and fuel oil upgradation is reaching diminishing returns in cost effectiveness. Even new vehicles with state-of-the art technology will deteriorate, if not maintained properly. Hence measures to control emissions from in-use vehicles are an essential complement [...]