Righter Than Air: With the cost question ever before their eyes, North American OEMs have held back on offering cabin air filtration systems as standard equipment

摘要

With the cost question ever before their eyes, North American OEMs have held back on offering cabin air filtration systems as standard equipment. Still, suppliers and overseas OEMs argue that with the proven health benefits to the driver and passengers, it's the right thing to do. Here's a short quiz: What percent of drivers would prefer clean air inside their vehicles, air that is free of pollutants, contaminants and odors? What percentage of passengers? Obviously a trick question, you say. Everyone who spends time in a vehicle would prefer the cleanest cabin air possible - right? And yet, interestingly enough, although the technology exists to offer pollution and odor free vehicle interiors, only about 40 percent of North American vehicles contain cabin air filtration systems. Even more interesting are the results of a recent survey that reveals consumers are willing to pay extra for it.