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Changes in Ontario Drive Clean Program

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Ontario's Drive Clean is a government-sponsored automotive emissions reduction program that went into force in April 1999. The program's original goal was to eliminate automobiles that emit significant particle pollutants, which contribute to smog and pollution. Due to the high amount of cars in that portion of the province, it only applies to vehicles registered in the southern regions of the area, from Windsor to Ottawa. Before a vehicle's owner could renew their license plate, the scheme required light-duty cars weighing less than 4,500 kg (cars, SUVs, and light trucks) to pass an emissions test every two years. (vehicles manufactured on even years are tested on odd years, and cars manufactured on odd years are tested on even years). Vehicles built up to 1988 are exempt, as new vehicle emissions requirements took effect in 1989.   Diesel truck emissions test in Ontario  is made mandatory now for cars.    Since the program's inception, the minimum a...

Heavy-duty truck emission testing

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  Rapid economic growth is both a cause and a result of rising transportation activity—the ever-increasing desire to move more people and products farther and quicker. The increase in personal and commercial automobiles and the resulting increase in fuel consumption are predicted to continue for several decades. As crucial as more mobility is for raising living, it comes with inevitable negative repercussions. These include a growing reliance on imported fossil fuels, which contribute to climate change and increased emissions of chemicals that harm human health. Diesel engines are critical power systems for on-road and off-road vehicles. Diesel engines are convenient to repair, inexpensive to operate, and highly durable. Diesel engines are simple to maintain, run, and are incredibly long-lasting. It's not uncommon for a diesel engine to last for years and a million miles. Due to diesel's intrinsic fuel economy compared to conventional spark-ignited gasoline engines, diesel en...

The environmental impact of cars

Cars, trucks, and other vehicles operated by fossil fuel are significant contributors to air pollution. It arises through the evaporative emissions from the fueling system of volatile organic compounds such as hydrocarbons and from other chemical components that leave the engine through the crankcase. Experts prove that transportation emits 75℅ nitrogen oxides in our air and is a significant source of global warming. The pollutants released through vehicle's exhaust have on nearly every organ system in the human body and other species. Greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere, which directly raises the temperature all over the world. The burning excess number of fuels has increased 1 degree F in the global climate, and the worst part is that the temperature will continue to rise over the coming decades. Global warming directly affects sea level, farming, wildlife, natural landscape, and health. Bad air quality raises a significant risk for human health and the environment. ...