New Ford air filtration system in Europe 50% more effective than predecessor in blocking ultrafines
21 July 2015
Ford has introduced a new air filtration system in some of its vehicles in Europe that blocks almost all nitrogen dioxide—a key trigger of asthma—up to 99% of pollen, and gaseous pollutants and odors. The new filter is 50% more effective than its predecessor at blocking ultra-fine particles that are more than one thousand times smaller than the width of a human hair.
During testing, Ford found that concentrations of nitrogen dioxide and particle concentrations inside the car were equal to or lower than was the case outside the car in rural locations—even when test vehicles were driven in the city, on the motorway, in traffic jams and through tunnels.
The new air filtration system introduced in the all-new Mondeo, S-MAX and Galaxy utilizes activated charcoal. The air quality sensor detects carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide levels outside the car and shuts down incoming air. As required, it also automatically switches on the advanced filtration and air recirculation.
Ford is coming up with some cracking technology.
The S-Max also has their speed limit sign recognition, integrated into their adaptive cruise control.
Posted by: Davemart | 21 July 2015 at 02:04 AM
I'd like one of those for my bike.
(but I'd end up like a WW1 machine gunner, not a good look this side of a zombie Apocalypse).
Posted by: mahonj | 21 July 2015 at 06:26 AM
A DPF in the exhaust also gives tailpipe PM levels similar to rural air. Nevertheless, the rationale of the air filter is that it will protect you from the exhaust produced by other vehicles. You seldom inhale exhaust from your own car.
Posted by: Peter_XX | 21 July 2015 at 12:18 PM
Yes Peter_XX...specially if you drive behind an older diesel vehicle?
Posted by: HarveyD | 22 July 2015 at 03:57 AM