Real Time Air Quality Sensor System for E-Trikes

Air pollution from vehicle emissions poses significant health risks, while the Philippines' fixed air quality monitoring stations fail to provide commuters with sufficient exposure data. This study implemented sensor systems on electric tricycles (e-trikes), both inside and outside, to monitor air quality in Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs). Pollutants measured include PM2.5, carbon dioxide equivalent (eCO2), and total volatile organic compounds (VOCs). A campaign at UP Diliman revealed high eCO2 levels around residential halls and college buildings, and significant PM2.5 near jeepney waiting sheds, indicating health risks to commuters. The deployment demonstrated an opportunity to cover a larger area around the campus, which currently lacks a distributed air quality monitoring network. This project highlights the potential of mobile systems, emphasizing the need for further studies on pollutant sources and contributing to better air quality management,