Analysis of the Pollutant Emissions from Vehicles and their Impact on the Environment and Public Health

In growing motorized towns such as Tirana, urban air pollution poses a substantial issue. This study examines the most detrimental pollutants road vehicles produce and their effects on environment quality and human health. We employ a mixed-methods approach that integrates field data from technical vehicle inspections, official datasets from national transport authorities, and statistical modeling, to assess the relationship between emission parameters and vehicle characteristics such as fuel type, age, mileage, and brand. Our research demonstrates that vehicle age and technological sophistication substantially affect emission levels, with Euro 0-3 vehicles responsible for most pollutants. The study underscores the necessity for fleet renewal programs, enhanced pollution monitoring, and incentives for using low-emission vehicles, as crucial to alleviating environment and health impacts.