VERA EU Project at the 16th VERT Forum: Advancing Clean Transport Solutions

VERA Project took part in this prestigious event organised by the VERT-Association and hosted by METAS. The forum brought together international experts to discuss indoor air quality and nanoparticles and emissions control for cleaner air –topics that are aligned with our mission for cleaner air. The presenters explored topics such as ultrafine particle (UFP) exposure and health effects, indoor air pollutants and quality, cabin air in vehicles as well as a historical overview of how it all began with the particle number legislation.

During the event Athanasios Dimaratos, of LAT, presented the latest findings of the VERA project, developing cost-efficient and highly adaptable retrofitting systems for both tailpipe and brake emissions, contributing to the improvement of air quality and reduced exposure and health risks.

Key achievements we shared: 
       Tailpipe emissions: Innovative retrofit systems that incorporate an advanced catalytic particle filter with novel washcoat, and other catalytic solutions, achieved simultaneous reduction of particles, NOx and NH3 emissions, in real-world testing on CNG/gasoline passenger cars, light-duty vehicles and heavy-duty bus. 
       Brake emissions: >90% reduction in brake wear particles through advanced materials, coatings and a unique capturing filtration system – suitable for road vehicles, metros and trains and implemented as retrofit systems, replacement parts or even first installation components.

All solutions are designed for low cost and support the transition to Euro 7 and zero-emission mobility.

It was a pleasure to reconnect with our sister EU Project AeroSolfd, as we joined forces to deliver complementary retrofit filtration solutions and reduce the health impact of transport-related aerosols especially in urban environments. Collaboration is key to accelerating the transition to sustainable, cleaner mobility! 

A huge thank you to the VERT-Association for organising such a high-level forum and providing a platform for meaningful technical exchange. The discussions held at METAS further highlight the importance of innovative filtration technologies for better air quality.

Together we are advancing cleaner transport and better air quality for everyone.