Honda introduces new premium cabin air filter

KUALA LUMPUR: A new premium cabin air filter has been introduced by Honda that is said to be highly effective at capturing harmful germs, viruses, and allergens. The automaker even claims it to reduce infection risks related to the SARS COV-2 virus.

Development

The new premium cabin air filter has been developed by Honda in association with Freudenberg. It is offered a Honda genuine spare part as an alternative to the standard pollen filter. This particular air-filter features a unique multi-layer design that effectively filters, captures, and suppresses noxious gases, inorganic & biological contaminants, and aerosols.

“As society is now more aware than ever of the impact of germs and viruses such as COVID-19, we expect the demand for protective solutions to increase rapidly. This premium cabin air filter is a great example of Honda working together rapidly with its suppliers to deliver a product of real benefit that improves the health and safety of driver and occupants,” said Honda Access Europe President, Mr. Hino.

Understanding the working -

• As mentioned earlier, the new Honda cabin air filter consists of multiple layers, the first two are assigned to capture ultrafine pollen, dust, and aerosols
• The third activated carbon layer absorbs harmful pollutants like acid and particulates gases.
• Coming to the fourth layer, a bio-functional shield with active fruit extracts that effectively deactivates captures viral aerosols, thus preventing them from getting released into the cabin air

Honda’s latest cabin filter has undergone a comprehensive series of tests that were conducted along with Austrian Research Institute, OFI. Compared to the standard filter, the new Honda multi-layer filter provides improved protection against virus transmission.

Honda recommendations to limit risk inside the cabin

• Increase fresh air supply in the cabin as it maximises the dilution of airborne aerosols
• Use good and effective air filters, as they play a key role in filtering out environmental contaminants, pathogenic aerosols, and harmful substances
• Try opting for a filter with surface disinfection properties as it efficiently prevents viral bio-burden from releasing back into the atmosphere
• Keep proper track of air filter service, it should be changed more other than expected

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