The Technological Evolution of Conventional Engines in Transport Systems Aimed at Mitigating Atmospheric Pollutant Emissions

Year : 2025 | Volume : 12 | Issue : 01 | Page : 22-32
    By

    Ana Flávia Rodrigues Alcântara,

  • Carlos Eduardo Sanches de Andrade,

Abstract

The automotive sector is a major contributor to atmospheric pollution and faces increasing pressure to adopt sustainable energy alternatives. This study explores technological innovations aimed at reducing vehicle emissions, focusing on advancements in internal combustion engine efficiency and the expanding role of renewable fuels such as ethanol and biodiesel. The transition to electric vehicles is also analyzed, emphasizing benefits in emission reduction and challenges related to charging infrastructure and battery production. The primary objective of this research is to identify technological enhancements applicable to conventional engines in transportation systems to mitigate atmospheric pollution. The methodology involves an integrative literature review using sources from the CAPES Journal Portal, USP Journal Portal, Google Scholar, and SciELO. The study examines existing technologies in conventional engines, such as catalytic converters, start-stop systems, and diesel particulate filters, while assessing the impact of transitioning toward a more sustainable automotive industry through biofuel adoption and electric vehicle promotion.

Keywords: Otto/diesel cycle, conventional engines, biofuels, electric vehicles, sustainability

[This article belongs to Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications ]

How to cite this article:
Ana Flávia Rodrigues Alcântara, Carlos Eduardo Sanches de Andrade. The Technological Evolution of Conventional Engines in Transport Systems Aimed at Mitigating Atmospheric Pollutant Emissions. Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications. 2025; 12(01):22-32.
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Ana Flávia Rodrigues Alcântara, Carlos Eduardo Sanches de Andrade. The Technological Evolution of Conventional Engines in Transport Systems Aimed at Mitigating Atmospheric Pollutant Emissions. Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications. 2025; 12(01):22-32. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ttea/article=2025/view=209353


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