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In Ontario, cars, trucks
and buses are major sources of smog pollution, especially in densely
populated urban areas. These smog causing pollutants include nitrogen
oxides, volatile organic compounds and fine particulate matter.
On-road transportation sources contribute as much as 40% of Ontario's
oxides of nitrogen emissions. Improvements in the design of vehicle
exhaust systems have reduced pollution from individual vehicles.
However, total emissions are expected to increase because of the
growing number of vehicles on the road. Poorly maintained vehicles
also contribute to pollution.
When fully implemented, Ontario's Drive Clean program will cut smog-causing
pollutants from vehicle sources by up to 22 per cent in the program area.
Ontario's Drive Clean program is concerned with helping us make smart
choices about the way we maintain and drive our vehicles. Driving clean
can save you up to 10 per cent in annual fuel consumption and prolong the
life of your vehicle. But more importantly, you will be doing the right
thing for the air we breathe.
A goal of Ontario's Smog Plan is to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides
(NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by 45 per cent from 1990 levels
by the year 2015. Reductions of between 190,000 and 215,000 tonnes of NOx
and 190,000 and 216,000 tonnes of VOCs have been identified in work group
reports and partner plans and commitments. For NOx, this represents emission
reductions of 29 to 32 per cent of 1990 baseline levels; for VOCs, 21 to
24 per cent of 1990 baseline levels.
Since 1964 The Mufflerman has been your exhaust specialist, that qualifies
us to be your emissions test specialist for the "Ontario Drive Clean" program.
Call us today to schedule your emissions test.
For more information regarding Ontario's Drive Clean Program, please visit
the official web site at www.driveclean.com.
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