The Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, car and oil companies have joined hands to reduce PM2.5 dust emissions from vehicle exhausts, which account for 72% of PM2.5 in the atmosphere in the capital.
Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga said on Monday that the ministry has adopted measures to reduce PM2.5, which include improving the quality of car fuel to Euro-5 grade, persuading car owners to get their vehicles serviced regularly and supporting the transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs).
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said city officials have conducted tests on infrequently and frequently serviced diesel engines, replacing fuel filters, using Euro-3 fuel. The tests show that replacing fuel, air and oil filters can reduce PM2.5 emissions by about…
