Emissions and Fuel Efficiency
The Clean Air Act of 1977 made official what car makers had known for years; that they needed to reduce the amount of pollutants that were emitted by motor vehicles. Since the act was passed all cars produced in the United States must regulate the amount of hazardous produced by our vehicles. The energy crisis of the 1970’s also focused the … Keep Reading → auto industry on the need for more fuel efficient vehicles. The catalytic converter helps reduce emissions by breaking down pollutants and converting them into carbon dioxide and water. The use of the computer based fuel injection systems instead of a carburetor has helped to both reduce emissions and improve fuel efficiency. The use of alternative fuels promises to play a large role in both emissions control and fuel efficiency going forward. The popularity of hybrid and all electric vehicles is an example of technology that has already started to have a major impact on overall emissions and fuel efficiency.
