NGK brings the five changes that are contributing to eco-efficiency in modern automobiles

Key benefits include reduced fuel consumption, Smaller

pollutant emission levels and better drivability

São Paulo, August 2024- The automotive industry has been
significantly impacted by regulations aimed at reducing pollution
caused by vehicles. Notable examples include PROCONVE (Syllabus
Control of Air Pollution by Motor Vehicles), which sets limits of
emissions for the homologation of vehicles in Brazil, and incentive programs
fiscais como o Inovar Auto e o Rota 2030, that offer tax benefits,
such as tax reduction, to promote technological advancements and increase
Energy efficiency.
A NGK, brand of Niterra, Japanese multinational also owns NTK and
Specialized in components for ignition systems, brings the top five
changes made to automobiles and how they contribute to the
Eco-efficiency.
1- Engine downsizing: To reduce fuel consumption and
CO2 emissions, The engines underwent a reduction in displacement. Today,
motores de 1.6, 1.5, 1.3, 1.2 e 1.0 liters and many have turbochargers,
e especialmente os motores de 1.0 litro de 3 cilindros, are most commonly used by
be more efficient and environmentally friendly.
2- Use of transmissions with a higher number of gears: Catafalque
Change allows you to optimize engine speed, Increasing your efficiency.
With the popularization of automatic transmissions, automated and,
principally, CVT (continuously variable), Diets can be optimised
of rotation and fuel consumption without sacrificing driver comfort.
3- Tires with low rolling friction: in the aftermarket, The
INMETRO has launched a labeling program that classifies tires,
including fuel consumption, encouraging the use of tires more
Efficient.

4- Use of electrically assisted steering system: The electrification of
steering systems assistance reduces the load the engine used to expend to
Boost Hydraulic Steering Pumps. This results in lower losses
and optimizes fuel consumption, contributing to the overall efficiency of the
vehicle.
5- Use of high-performance spark plugs: Candles like those of Iridium
and Platinum offer a more efficient burning of the air/fuel mixture in the
Otto cycle motors (Gasoline and flex fuel). With a reduced electrode diameter,
These spark plugs provide greater energy to burn the fuel, Reducing
thus improving fuel consumption and improving its efficiency.
Positive Impacts Generated
Beyond the benefits to the environment, These changes too
contribute to the reduction of fuel costs. In order to benefit-
of these advantages, The driver must keep monitoring the system of
Ignition always up to date, since problems in this system result in
Unburned fuel that exits through the exhaust system, Increasing
Consumption and emission levels.
&;Quot;Drivers can contribute to eco-efficiency more proactively in a
Diverse ways. Initially, It is crucial to maintain preventive maintenance of the
automóvel em dia&;Quot;, afirma Hiromori Mori, Technical Assistance Consultant of the
Niterra do Brasil. &;Quot;It is also important to calibrate the tires regularly and
Monitor the vehicle's fuel consumption. Minor flaws in the
ignition may not be perceived in everyday car use, but they affect
tanto o consumo de combustível quanto os níveis de emissões do veículo.&;Quot;
NGK provides original products for automobiles and a complete line of
Special candles, like G-Power and Iridium IX, for the aftermarket. A
G-Power line is equipped with a platinum-tipped central electrode,
while the Iridium IX line has a central electrode with a tip made of

iridium, A noble and highly resistant metal, which significantly improves the
Engine Performance. These high-performance candles can be used in
Any vehicle, allowing you to improve both performance and consumption
fuel, regardless of the age of the car.