How much pollution does a car produce?

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Particulate Matter
Also known as PM, one of the visible parts of a car is the engine fan. This fan will work and produce very fine particles, even smaller than a single strand of human hair.
Volatile Organic Compound
Also called VOC, this pollutant will react with nitrogen oxides and is very dangerous when exposed to sunlight. At certain levels, these pollutants will be dangerous when in the atmosphere. In addition, it can cause irritation in the respiratory system.
Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)
Air pollution from this car is quite high and is as dangerous as PM. NOx is the main cause of irritation problems in the lungs that can weaken the body's resistance. The body will weaken, especially in the respiratory tract, there is an infection.
Sulfur Dioxide
Is a pollutant also known as SO2, is pollution that comes from burning sulfur containing fuel. Especially for diesel engines and also from trains that burn with coal.
Carbon dioxide
These pollutants are produced by car fumes which will cause the greenhouse effect or Global Warming. Because of this problem, it is also causing climate change and not only cars but motorized vehicles such as buses, planes and trains and even ships.
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