60% of pollution is muffled
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• A pollution-control muffler that can be attached to any exhaust to filter pollutant gases and burn particles using treated mineral aggregates has been patented by French firm Claro.
The result, says the maker, is a 60-90% cut in pollution. No modification to the exhaust is necessary and the muffler can be adapted to fit all types of motor vehicle.
The unit relies on the interaction of several components. A metal fibre enables particle diffraction, while mineral aggregates optimise the neutralisa
tion of toxic gases. The aggregates have an exothermic ( selfheating) effect, meaning the filter performs well in low temperatures. Also it is claimed that the components are selfregenerating, which increases overall service life, Contact: 0171235 5330.