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An overview of vehicle emissions, ambient concentrations, and atmospheric chemistry of NO, NO2, and N2O is presented. We start with a discussion of air quality standards and trends in NO2 levels. We then discuss the formation of nitrogen oxides in vehicle engines, technologies used to control emissions of nitrogen oxides, and the trends in vehicle emissions.
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We thank Carolyn Hubbard, Christine Lambert, Rainer Vogt, and Wei Shen for helpful discussions.
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Wallington, T.J., Barker, J.R., Nguyen, L. (2013). Nitrogen Oxides: Vehicle Emissions and Atmospheric Chemistry. In: Barnes, I., Rudziński, K. (eds) Disposal of Dangerous Chemicals in Urban Areas and Mega Cities. NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-5034-0_8
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