Indian economy is growing at a rapid pace and so is the country’s demand and the consumption of energy resources. Unfortunately, most fuels used today – Petroleum, Coal, etc. are a source of air pollution. Take into account the rising numbers of private and commercial vehicles on our roads and you begin to grasp the true extent of the problem. Independent surveys have found out that India is home to some of the most polluted cities in the world. Ref. {https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_most_polluted_cities_by_particulate_matter_concentration} What this means is, we are exposed to a number of harmful pollutants – in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Your Car Contains both Indoor and Outdoor Air Pollutants

While everyone knows about the pollutants emitted by vehicles, not many people are aware of pollution inside our vehicles. You can be affected by air pollution when travelling via open vehicles such as motorbikes, scooters, car and jeeps without air conditioning, but even when travelling in vehicles with windows closed, pollutants can enter your car’s cabin. Here’s how:

• The air filter used in your car’s air blower is a simply a pre-filter unit which is designed to keep out large dust particles such as PM₁₀, however it is not built to capture pollutants such as Formaldehyde, Benzene and PM_2.5which are also present inside your car.
• If you own pets and frequently travel with them, your car’s cabin may have pet hair and dander, which are some of the most common pollutants found inside homes as well.
• Your car can also be polluted by PM_2.5 and PM₁₀ pollutants if you reside in cities such as Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore, Chennai etc., where traffic congestion is high and construction is rampant.
• Also, the place you park your vehicle daily can contribute to polluting air inside your cabin if the surrounding area is damp or lacks cleanliness. As a result you will get foul odors and VOCs introduced inside your car.

Due to these reasons, it becomes imperative to have a car air purifier at least in the metros of India. Car Air Ionizers vs. Car Air Purifiers

Air Ionizers emit charged ions to freeze and remove dust and other pollutants from air. While this is one way to get rid of polluted air, there is a caveat. The ionizers might release Ozone as a by-product, which makes them harmful for health and environment. On the other hand, Car Air Purifiers use a much different purification technique. They pull in air through inlets and filter it through a number of filters to remove both fine and large particulate pollutants. Also, an additional carbon filter can remove odours and VOCs from your car’s cabin. Car air purification products such as Honeywell Move Pure car air purifier come with dual filters and are compact in size – taking up very little space inside your vehicle while providing all round protection from all kinds of pollutants.