Low EMF Cars

Low EMF Cars

Electromagnetic radiation is everywhere – in devices you use, your surroundings, and yes, even your car. If you’re concerned about EMF radiation, here’s what you may want to know about low EMF cars. Do they exist? How do they work? Here’s more on that.

What Makes Cars, Low EMF Cars?

In the simplest terms, the fewer the features, the lower the EMF. For example, here are a few features that include electromagnetic radiation.

  • Smart keys
  • Diesel engines
  • Electric cars
  • Manual or non-electric automatic transmission
  • Hybrid cars
  • Carburetor or mechanical fuel injectors
  • Electronic gadgets
  • Transverse mounted engine
  • Newer vehicles
  • Anti-lock brakes
  • Luxury vehicles
  • Ignition coil located close to driver
  • Tire pressure monitors
  • Fuse box located close to driver
  • Battery located close to driver (and in the back)
  • Alternator located close to driver

While that seems like things you’d want, the features with the most risk are hybrid or electric vehicles and those with intelligent or smart keys.

It should be noted that there are a few features that may seem to be a risk, but are not. These include electric windows and electric door locks. These only have a minimal effect since they are not used continuously.

How to Choose the Right Low EMF Car?

If you want all the bells and whistles, you are going to be exposed to more EMF radiation. The fewer gadgets and features you have, the better. Older cars are going to be less of a threat simply because they have fewer things like built-in WiFi, etc. But even some of those still emit EMF.

There are three specific models that many find acceptable, and these are

  • Diesel Mercedes 1980-1985
  • Ford F150, even newer years
  • Volvo v70R 1989 and older

What About Shielding?

You can do your own shielding and protection measures. Shut down RF devices in your car such as putting your cell phone on airplane mode.

You can purchase RF-blocking window cling, which is quite effective at shielding you from cell tower frequencies.

You may also use materials such as G-Iron or Mu-metal under the dash and floor since these are woven metal alloys that help with shielding.

Every Bit Counts

While you may not be able to protect yourself from EMF radiation from your car, these tips may help you minimize some of the effects.

I come from an R&D engineering background. Safely dealing with EMF was part of my work. As technology evolved and EMF moved from my work into the home, it became more important to deal with it in a sensible way. There is lots of controversy on EMF's impact to health. Fortunately, there are some simple principles you can apply to minimize impact and exposure until the science of EMF's impact on humans is resolved.

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