Vauxhall's factory at Ellesmere Port is to be one of four plants in Europe that will build the new Astra.
Road vehicles emit a number of air pollutants including NOx, CO, HC and PM. Because these pollutants are released close to ground level, traffic is the largest source of pollution in urban areas.
An Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) has been designated in Ellesmere Port town centre because of pollution from road traffic ( more information about the AQMA is available by following the link - Air Quality Management Area)
Since catalytic converters were introduced in the early 1990s there has been a dramatic improvement in exhaust emissions. The graph below shows the past, present and future predictions of NOx from road vehicles. Although a modern car produces a fraction of the pollution that an equivalent model did in the 1970s, there are now many more cars on the road, making more frequent trips.
You can check how your journeys affect the environment and your pocket by visiting the two sites listed below -
To the NSCA 's Air Quality Impact Travel Calculator
and the DfT's Act On CO2
Have a look at the Doing Your Bit section of this website to see how you can help to reduce air pollution.
Public transport - Planning your journey
Use the links below for information on local buses and trains -
Sustainable travel
The links below provide information about healthy, alternative modes of transport -
Travel Plans
Employers can help to manage commuting and business travel by adopting a travel plan. Click on the link below for further information -
