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What Are The Pros And Cons Of HEPA Cabin Air Filters? - Jalopnik

HEPA Cabin Filters Promise Cleaner Air, but the Trade-Offs Are Real

HEPA cabin filters can remove 99.97% of 0.3-micron particles under EPA standards, but they also bring higher costs, possible HVAC performance impacts, and limits buyers should understand.

Key Takeaways

True HEPA filters remove at least 99.97% of 0.3-micron particles under the cited EPA standard.
Jalopnik highlights higher costs and possible climate-control drawbacks alongside the filtration benefits.

DT Editorial Team·May 24, 2026·via jalopnik.com

The Steering Wheel Is Becoming a Battleground for Safety, Branding and Simplicity

A new WIRED feature shows why automakers keep obsessing over steering wheels: they are safety-critical interfaces, brand statements and one of the hardest parts of the cabin to get right.

Key Takeaways

Automakers may go through more than 20 steering-wheel designs during development.
China plans to ban yoke-style steering wheels starting in January 2027.

DT Editorial Team·Mar 30, 2026·via wired.com