Is Hyundai Nexo's air purification feature a gimmick or it is actually useful?

Ashutosh on 02 January 2025 12:16
Hyundai Nexo has a built in air purification system that it says will clean the air as it drives. But this feature has divided car enthusiasts and environmentalists. It's a groundbreaking technology that will help clean the air in cities, say some, while others think it's just a marketing ploy with minimal real world impact. The principle behind the system is that it filters the air which goes into the fuel cell to remove fine dust and other pollutants. According to Hyundai, a single hour of driving will purify as much as 26.9 kg of air. But there are still questions about the effectiveness of this system over the long term, how it might affect the car’s performance, and whether it’s really making a difference in air quality. Discussions are also had regarding the environmental tradeoffs of the production and disposal of the filters used for this system.
Shiba on 20 November 2024 12:36
The concept is cool, but I’m not sure it really matters that much in the end of things. A single car can’t clean the entire city’s air.

Jyotsana on 25 November 2024 03:46
I actually think it’s quite useful. Even just a little bit helps with air quality, and if more cars had this feature, it could really help.

Kuldeep on 03 December 2024 11:42
It's probably more of a marketing gimmick than anything. Instead, I'd rather Hyundai focused on making the car as efficient as possible.

Sujit on 10 December 2024 05:12
I have allergies, so any attempt to clean the air is appreciated. That’s a benefit even if it’s just inside the car.

Abhinit on 11 December 2024 19:08
That’s an interesting feature, though I wonder about the environmental impact of all those filters to be produced and discarded.

Nakul on 18 December 2024 17:40
I believe it's a small step in the right direction. It's not game changing on its own, but it shows Hyundai is thinking about these issues.

Varun on 27 December 2024 09:21
Without more data, it's hard to say. I want to see some independent studies on how much air it actually cleans in real world conditions.


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