Did you know that preheating your passenger car can produce just as much particulate emissions as driving for dozens of kilometers? A recent study looked at how much pollution is emitted when using an auxiliary heater to preheat cars in freezing temperatures. The researchers compared these preheating emissions to the emissions produced while driving, and found that they were equivalent to driving long distances. It’s like the environmental impact of going on a road trip just to warm up your car! This study is important because it highlights the contribution of preheating to air pollution, especially in areas with cold climates where preheating is commonly used. By understanding these emissions, we can work towards developing cleaner technologies for car preheating and reducing our overall environmental footprint. If you’re interested in learning more about this research and its implications, check out the link below!
A new study measured particulate emissions from passenger car preheating with an auxiliary heater in sub-zero conditions. The preheating emissions were compared to calculated emissions from driving to determine the driving distance corresponding to the preheating emissions under current emissions standards.
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