PETALING JAYA: The Proton X70 has a new selling point. The 2020 model is now able to generate cleaner cabin air with the introduction of a N95 cabin filter.
The new filter is more efficient than the average dust and pollen filter, as it is able to remove more contaminants.
The N95 filter, as the name suggests, can remove 95% of particles that are larger than 0.3µm (microns). It can also remove 98% of PM2.5 dust particulates, which is important to promote respiratory health.
Apart from effectively filtering smoke particulates, dust and bacteria; it can help to promote an allergy-free environment by reducing allergens from pets, aphids and pollen.
The filter is built into the air-conditioning system. It can function in both fresh and recirculation modes, as long as the blower fan speed is switched on.
Proton said more details on the upgrade would be revealed on May 12, which is also the last day the movement control order (MCO) is scheduled to end.
While the N95 filter can do a lot, it cannot filter out SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the Covid-19 disease. The virus strain belongs to the coronavirus family, which measures .06µm to 0.125µm, far smaller than what the filter can block.
But that's the least of health concerns. As long as one practises social distancing, hand hygiene and masked up in public spaces, the threat from Covid-19 is minimal.
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