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.
From the AAA In the US, according to the AAA, the cost of operation is an average of 56 cents per mile. AAA includes the cost of depreciation of a new car, more than $3,500 per year.The actual cost can be much higher or lower depending on type of car, new or used, and miles driven.mall car: 50.5 cents (10,000 miles) to 35.4 cents (20,000 miles). Medium car: 70.2 cents (10,000 miles) to 45.5 cents (20,000 miles). Large car: 86.8 cents (10,000 miles) to 54.9 cents (20,000 miles). *The IRS in 2010 allows 50 cents per mile in computing expense deductions.