Technology can be beneficial in many ways. It has certainly simplified our daily tasks, from housework to driving. The truth about our vehicles is that they are bad news for the environment. Vehicle exhaust does a lot of harm to the world we live in, and auto pollution has been blamed for many diseases. Is it possible to use technology to reduce auto pollution? It is. And here’s how.
1. Alternative energy sources
A hybrid car combines electric power and gas. This makes the car a great choice on pollution-laden streets. If you do have to use a vehicle extensively, make it a hybrid. Or, if you’re looking to drive shorter distances, go in for an electric vehicle. It’s efficient and gets you where you need to go. You can also choose cars with a track record of clean gasoline-burning technology or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
2. Better use of technology in cars
Fuel alternatives alone will not ensure reduced pollution. It would help if you went in for vehicles that use technology more efficiently. For instance, cars that have harder, less flat tires reduce friction on roads and therefore mean less smoke, displays that show the driver how much or the little impact he is making on the environment with his driving, better systems for idling periods so that the engine is not unnecessarily engaged when the vehicle isn’t running or has come to a stop, adaptable valve timings in engines for efficient gas consumption, smaller, more powerful engines, better heating and cooling systems, LED headlights, and better quality steel in the body build. The used Nissan gt-r, with its tire pressure monitor and premium wheels, has interesting features to help you with your ride.
3. Self-driving vehicles
Also called autonomous vehicles, self-driving vehicles are projected to enhance fuel efficiency by 15 to 40%, reduce greenhouse gases, and potentially ease traffic congestion. Driverless cars have been tested in a few cities globally and have met with mixed success. In time, better technology will surely reduce the chances of mishaps.
4. Alternative vehicles
Whenever you can, use an electric scooter or cycle to work. Technology has made cycles so lightweight; you can balance one on a finger. The process can be folded and tucked into your knapsack or a bag and can travel wherever you go. Auto pollution can be tackled greatly by using non-polluting vehicle alternatives.
5. New technology
Emissions are a huge problem, and there’s technology being created now that eliminates pollutants when there’s sunlight. The treatment can coat roads and roofs and works using the same proof of photosynthesis. The technology is still nascent, and there’s no clear sign if it will be effective, but its possibilities are exciting and endless.
Air conditioners use CFCs, which are known to contribute to the depletion of the ozone layer. Creating zero emissions on the road is a goal that technology builders take seriously. The plan is to use liquid air, an alternative system for all our air conditioning requirements.
