Is it possible to reduce co2 from an exhaust sytem of an automobile using any co2 absorbers etc?

Question

Is it possible to reduce co2 from an exhaust sytem of an automobile using any co2 absorbers etc?

Answer 1

It would be possible to put scrubbers on a car the same as on the smoke stack of a power plant.  The problem is if the system is heavy or reduces engine efficiency by causing back pressure in the exhaust, it may actually create more problems than it fixes.  CO2 isn't the only greenhouse gas that comes out of the exhaust pipe.

Answer 2

Nothing like this is on the market to my knowledge. Sounds like something you should invent. Problem would be that if the unit required is large and heavy, it may not be practical on most cars. If Toyota perfects their lithium battery cars, you could cut CO2 much more by getting one of those vehicles.

Answer 3

Yes, it's theoretically possible.  But, it's not practical because you would have to change the cannisters very frequently.

Answer 4

The best way to reduce the co2 emissions of any vehicle is to stop using it.  All this talk of co2 and NOx is nonsense. Though it is true that running the car produces these harmful chemicals it is also true that another very damaging aspect of the industry is in  the production and maintenance of these monstrous vehicles. While the earth becomes warmer the oceans and rivers and soil s  become more toxic from every other aspect of the "car culture."  Sorry I didn't answer you question. But it is not a worthwhile question.

Answer 5

No.  If you absorbed the CO2 you'd have to be constantly changing the absorber.  Too much money and too much waste to dispose of.

Catalytic converters on cars work by changing toxic pollutants into less toxic chemicals.  That woks because the toxic chemicals are high in energy and it's relatively easy to make them react chemically.  CO2 is low in energy, almost inert, and can't easily be changed to something harmless.

Answer 6

No.  The only alternative is to drive a vehicle that gets more miles per gallon.

Answer 7

Not with current technology.  The best alternative would be to create a battery that doesn't lose its charge or frictionless bearings.  There might soon be a superconductor liquid oxygen cooled electric motor winding that will have near unlimited power for a reasonable price.   It is just a matter of time before this problem is solved and we can go on to making food replicators.