Sustainable Mobility
Clean air is a priority for all of us, and despite significant progress made over the past years, air pollution from various sources leads to exceedances of European air quality standards, particularly in highly populated areas.
This is why authorities around the world work continuously to further improve source emission legislation to protect citizens in their daily lives: whether they are commuting to work or school, working, studying, playing, or taking part in any activity close to a busy road.
Emission control technologies to reduce and control emissions from combustion engines in all types of road transport or mobile machinery have been used in the EU since the 1990s and have continued to evolve ever since.
Catalyst- and filter-based controls are available to reduce the level of pollutants to near zero under all driving and operating conditions, regardless of the fuel used and the type of vehicle or machine. Vehicle technology will continue to evolve and meet society’s needs in a sustainable way. State-of-the-art emission control systems will enable current and future liquid and gas-fuelled vehicles to contribute to further improvements in air quality.
Using these advanced state-of-the-art catalysts, adsorbers and filters in combination with modern engine design and clean fuel enable undesirable engine emissions to be eliminated while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The development of renewable liquid or gaseous fuels directly from waste and sustainable electricity, combined with further improvements in combustion efficiency, provides a promising path to towards more sustainable internal combustion engines.
As electricity sources become more sustainable, some mobility needs will transition to electrified vehicles, while others will continue to favour liquid fuels due to convenience, accessibility, and cost-effective driving distance and power.
Finally, the circular economy has always been a priority in the emissions control industry, as the precious metals used in catalysts can be recycled. Recycling rates are increasing, further contributing to the affordability of future vehicles.