Vehicles are the leading air pollute. It is not only the use of cars but the production as well as the disposal that causes the smoggy skies and dirty air we breath. Major pollutes that are put into the air during these processes are
Particulate matter that are tiny pieces of metal that are release into the air.
Hydrocarbons that react with nitrogen oxides when in sunlight and form ground level ozone(ingredient in smog)
Nitrogen Oxides which as we know combined with sunlight and hydrocarbons form ground level ozone
Carbon Monoxide formed by the combustion of fossil fuels (gasoline) and is emitted primarily from cars and trucks. It is also odorless, colorless, and poisonous which makes it deadly when inhaled in big amounts
Sulfur Dioxide created by power plants and vehicles because they burn sulfur containing fuels like diesal
When these compounds are released into the air we get a combination that creates harmful gases which are linked to cancer, respiratory problems, and various other health problems with young children.
Electric, hydrids and more fuel efficient motor vehicles have been made to help lessen the impact on the environment. In 2012 these are the new cars that will lower the impact on the environment:
Electric BMW ActiveE, Ford Focus Electric, Honda Fit EV, Mitsubishi i MiEV
Hybrid Honda Civic Hybrid, Infiniti M Hybrid, Buick Lacrosse, Chevy Malibu
Fuel Efficient Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback , FIAT 500, Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Hyundai Accent
WOW, this is so true! To think of how many Americans have a car adn drive it everyday! With all these cars, your right it does effect the envirnoment in a neagtive way. Since, we have now taking green chem do you think we are the future of making cars green?!?! :)
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