Periodic Reporting for period 1 - ULTRHAS (ULtrafine particles from TRansportation – Health Assessment of Sources)
Período documentado: 2021-09-01 hasta 2023-02-28
The ULTRHAS project is expected to provide novel insight into the mechanisms and key drivers of adverse effects from transport emissions, evaluating the role of UFPs, particle number concentrations, chemical composition as well as specific emission sources, and expedite the progress towards solutions to urban air pollution, which is currently the largest environmental health problem, in Europe and worldwide.
Developing cost-efficient solutions to reduce the adverse health impact from transport emissions is of considerable significance for European and global economy. The global demand for cleaner, low-emission transport technologies also provides a market for new and innovative solutions. Thus, ULTRHAS will provide an attractive knowledge base for the commercial development of improved engine and exhaust cleansing technologies, novel fuel types and improved wear components.
By providing solutions and tools for local authorities and policy makers to assess and prevent health impacts of transport mode emissions, and by addressing societal needs and economic consequences, also for the individual, ULTRHAS will provide means to raise public awareness and increase acceptance of the mitigation measures needed to improve urban air quality, public health and well-being.