Internal Combustion Engines and Their Impact on Air Quality

2 Internal Combustion Engines and Their Impact on Air Quality 

Motor vehicles are a key factor affecting both economy and lifestyle of populations in rich countries, and are gaining the same role in emerging nations. Thus, the growth in human mobility demand is expected to continue, intensifying the negative impact of transportation means on environment. 

1 Possible Routes Towards Carbon-Free Vehicles 

The dominant technology used for almost two centuries to power both light and 

For a deep analysis of all issues regarding the internal combustion engines and for a comprehensive examination of energy sources for transportation, which are outside the scope of this book, other monographs are recommended [40, 41], The discussion of this section will be subsequently focused on interactions engine-fuel and their effects on local and global environmental issues. 

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