Human-made air pollution comes from many things. Most air pollution made by humans today is because of transportation. Cars, for instance, make about 60% of the human-made air pollution. The gases inside car exhaust, like nitrogen oxide, make smog and acid rain.
The average price of a new car in America tops $33,000, according to car-buying site Kelley Blue Book, so buying a vehicle is a major financial move. While many consumers focus on sticker price or the monthly payment, that overlooks many other costs.
Recent statistics show that one-third of car buyers sign up for a six-year loan at an average interest rate of 9.6%. Among these buyers, the average price of the car is just over $26,000. This means that one-third of the cars you see on the road are dragging a $475 payment behind them. The car dealer wonât tell you that your awesome new car loses about 25% of its value the instant you drive it off the lot.