Exposing Emissions: The Challenges of Cheating and Tampering in Car Pollution Controls
Emission control systems in cars are crucial for reducing pollutants. However, cheating by manufacturers and tampering by owners present significant challenges. The implications include increased pollution and health costs. Continuous vigilance and improved detection methods are needed to address these issues effectively, alongside a gradual shift towards electric vehicles.
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Modern car emission control systems significantly reduce pollutants like particulate matter and nitrogen oxides. However, these systems are threatened by manufacturers' cheating and owner tampering, which could increase pollutants drastically.
New research highlights the global impact of these practices. For example, researchers in Spain found widespread tampering in diesel trucks, and the Volkswagen Dieselgate scandal alone incurred billions in health costs in the EU. Defective or manipulated systems contribute significantly to pollution.
Solutions include improved detection of cheating and tampering, and transitioning to electric vehicles. As fossil-fuel cars will remain in use for decades, effective emission control is crucial to minimize health risks.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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