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  • Environmental Science
  • Transportation Engineering
  • Air Quality Management

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  • Urban air quality is a growing concern, with vehicle emissions being a major contributor.
  • Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs are established strategies to mitigate vehicular pollution.
  • Assessing the real-world impact of I/M programs is crucial for effective environmental policy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a methodology for assessing emission reductions from I/M programs using Remote Sensing Devices (RSD).
  • To evaluate the potential emission reduction in Monterrey's Metropolitan Area (MMA) through a simulated I/M program.

Main Methods:

  • A single measurement campaign was conducted using a Remote Sensing Device (RSD).
  • Approximately 0.4% of vehicles in MMA were sampled under conditions simulating I/M program requirements.
  • Data analysis focused on identifying non-compliant vehicles and estimating emission reductions.

Main Results:

  • The study identified that 39% of sampled vehicles in MMA would fail to meet current national emission regulations.
  • A conservative estimate suggests that implementing an I/M program could lead to significant reductions in pollutant mass emissions.
  • Potential reductions include 69% for Hydrocarbons (HC), 42% for Carbon Monoxide (CO), and 28% for Nitrogen Oxides (NO).

Conclusions:

  • The findings demonstrate the substantial potential of I/M programs to improve air quality in urban centers like MMA.
  • The RSD-based methodology provides an effective tool for evaluating the impact of vehicle emission control strategies.
  • Targeted I/M implementation can lead to considerable decreases in harmful vehicle emissions, contributing to better public health and environmental quality.