Abstract
Danger thresholds and upper pollutant concentration limits have been exceeded in many Italian towns due to certain atmospheric conditions. In particular, PM10 and PM2.5, the inhalable fraction of particulate, constitute a health hazard for the population at large. Their effects on human health can be evaluated owing to numerous epidemiological studies. In regard to acoustics, noise levels related to traffic have also exceeded acceptable limits in many urban areas. This paper estimates the unit external costs of noise and air pollution emanating from traditional vehicles and from vehicles powered by fuel cell technology. The external costs of atmospheric pollution in traditional vehicles have decreased, owing to the regulation of emissions; in any case, external costs of fuel cell vehicles amount to less than 80% that of traditional vehicles. External costs of noise pollution in a future vehicle appear to be less than 56% that of traditional motor vehicles.
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