ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Low emission vehicle

Okay kiddo, have you ever heard about a vehicle that doesn't harm the environment as much as other cars? That's called a low emission vehicle! Let me explain it to you.

When a car uses gasoline or diesel fuel, it produces gases that come out of the exhaust pipe. Those gases are called emissions, and they can cause air pollution, which can be harmful to living beings and the environment.

A low emission vehicle has an engine that produces fewer emissions than other cars, so it pollutes less. Manufacturers achieve this by developing engines that are more efficient and cleaner, using new technologies and cleaner fuel sources.

For example, some low emission vehicles use hybrid engines or electric batteries to reduce the amount of gasoline or diesel fuel needed to operate, and therefore cutting down on emissions. Other cars may use natural gas, hydrogen, or biofuels such as ethanol or biodiesel, which are less polluting than conventional gasoline or diesel fuel.

In summary, a low emission vehicle is a car that tries to protect the environment by producing fewer emissions. It's like a superhero car that saves the planet!