EMF Protection for Cars

How much EMF radiation are we exposed to while commuting from here to there in our cars?  And what are some of the better ways we can protect ourselves from EMF as we commute to work or drive some distance to get away from it all on the weekends?

Previously, I wrote an article on the topic of EMF protection for the bedroom.  You can read that article here.  While researching information on that topic, I came to realize that we spend approximately 33% our time either sleeping or attempting to sleep.  No doubt, I thought that we should learn how to better protect ourselves from EMF while we sleep.  I also decided to break down what else we do for a considerable amount of time each day that exposes us to EMF radiation, and try to learn possible ways to protect ourselves while doing these things.  Hence, EMF protection for cars, the next topic I decided to touch upon.

I do, after all, have a fairly long drive to work each day, and I am sure many endure even longer commutes.  Just to throw another statistic I found on the topic at you, according to a poll conducted on behalf of Cooper Tire, Americans spend approximately 18 full days driving every year.  That is a little more than 8.25 hours driving our vehicle per week. I have a friend who is a UPS driver and, when he isn’t hustling back and forth from his truck delivering packages, he spends much time in his truck driving to the next delivery location.  And what about truck drivers?  Most get paid per mile driven.

Yes, we all seem to spend much time in our cars or trucks.  How can we protect ourselves from EMF while doing so?

Do Cars Themselves Emit EMF?

So, do cars themselves emit EMF radiation?  The answer is yes.  The cars of the Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble days have long past.  Even though the traditional gas powered car consumes oil for energy, the actual technology in our cars continually advance.  Many automobiles now contain large screen displays on the dash.  Our cars now have cameras to give us a better view of our surroundings –  turn the right blinker on and find there is another automobile in the blind spot.  Not a bad enhancement at all.  Bluetooth.  The weather outside.  In-car computers to control various devices. The driver’s seat of our car is seemingly looking more and more like the cockpit of a space craft.  Set the coordinates to the camp site, load the family in, T minus 10 seconds to lift off.  Roger that.  Estimated time of arrival is 3 and a half hours.  Kids, are your backseat movie devices functional?  Copy that.  Let’s hit the road.

What Types of Cars Emit the Most EMF Radiation?

Nowadays, we seem to have a variety of choices when buying an automobile, from traditional gas powered cars to hybrids to plug-in hybrids to cars, like the Tesla, which are powered solely by electricity.  So what types of cars emit the most EMF radiation?

Honestly, they all expose us to some sort of EMF radiation.  However, due to large batteries in the front and rear of the automobile, hybrid cars will likely expose us to greater amounts of EMF radiation.  Here is an interesting article I found on Consumer Reports.  They ended up testing a few different cars to see which ones emitted the most EMF.  The article was written back in 2010 so it is a bit dated.

Sources of EMF Radiation in Cars

The goal of this article is not to pinpoint what type of cars on the market today expose us to the most amount of EMF radiation.  Honestly, they all do.  Newer vehicles come with higher EMF levels due to the increase of technology within the car itself.  More complicated computer systems.  Wireless technologies.  If cell towers were around in the Bedrock days when the Flintstones and Rubbles were running their cars to the Dinosaur Zoo, they too would be exposed to EMF radiation.  The goal of this article is to discuss ways to protect ourselves from EMF radiation while buzzing along the roadways.

Here are a few sources of EMF radiation in cars themselves:

1. The Battery.  While the car battery does not generally emit EMF radiation, it may emit a small amount when the car starts up.
2. The Alternator.  The alternator is actually one of the car’s greatest sources of EMF discharge.  It adjusts the electrical currents to compliment the requirements of the vehicle and brings about emf radiation in the process.
3. Any Onboard Computer System.  Onboard computer systems emit EMF radiation – from your radio to the mechanism that calculates the amount of miles you can travel with the amount of fuel you have on board.  When the check engine light on your car goes on, some sort of computer system decides it should.  These computer systems do emit EMF radiation.
4. Electrical Components.  Many of us no longer need to roll the windows up or down by holding a handle and making clockwise or counter clockwise circles with said handle.  Instead, we only need to press a button to roll the windows up or down.  When it rains, you turn your windshield wipers on.  When the windshield frosts up, you turn on the defroster.
5. Vehicle WiFi.  We talked about WiFi in previous articles.  And yes, WiFi does create a good deal of EMF radiation.
6. Keyless Car Entry and Ignition Systems.  Nowadays, you don’t even need a key to open up the front door and slide into the ignition.  You just have a gadget key in your pocket or purse to signal to your vehicle you want to enter the vehicle and the door unlocks.  Press a button with the gadget key nearby and the car starts.

And here are a few sources of EMF radiation not built into the car itself that we may still be subjected to:

1. Bluetooth Headphones.  Recently, the state I reside in passed a law that you no longer can drive in your car while holding your cell phone to your ear when driving.  However, that Bluetooth gadget hanging on your ear is an EMF concern.
2. Cell Phone.  Even though the cell phone may not be pressed against our ears while driving, we still may have it on, listening to road directions on speaker as we try to navigate the roads ahead.
3. Rear Seat Headrest Monitors.  Passing the time needed for a long drive may be easier with a decent movie displaying for the children in the back, however, these gadgets are not EMF free.
4. Cell Antennas and Towers.  While we don’t literally carry a cell phone tower with us, those towers carry a signal for our cell phones most places we go.

EMF Protection for Cars – How Can We Reduce Our Exposure to EMF Radiation While Driving?

When thinking about EMF protection for cars. I tend to break it down into 2 categories.  Those upgrades that we can forgo when purchasing a car (or turn off while in the car), and those products we can utilize to combat EMF radiation while inside the car.

While I am not a mechanic, I am pretty sure my car needs a battery and an alternator to function.  We can try to limit EMF radiation inside our car in other ways, however.

1. Limit the amount of electronics and built-in computers systems built directly into the car.
2. If possible, try to avoid keyless car entry systems.  They are cool, I know.  If you have one for your car already or if you feel they are too cool for you to give up, just try to remember to hold the remote some length away from your body when operating it.
3. Choose a vehicle without those gigantic display screens on board.  We are not commuting to the moon just yet.  And I could be wrong, but they seem fairly distracting.
4. Many newer automobiles have WiFi built into the design.  I really don’t need it.  If you don’t need or want it, avoid it.
5. Same for Bluetooth.  Try to limit the amount of Bluetooth devices in your car.
6. Limit the amount of cell phone use.  Try turning your phone off while on the road, or perhaps place your cell phone in Air Plane mode when commuting.

Products to Consider For EMF Protection for Cars

As for the products that we can use to help with EMF radiation while in the car, here are a few examples on the market today.

EMF Radiation-Free Air Tube Headphones

Looking for alternative to Bluetooth wireless headphones?  Try EMF radiation-free air tube headphones instead.  These are Bluetooth free, have a small speaker away from the head and converts the electrical signal to an acoustic one before the signal reaches your ear.  DefenderShield is a solid company and currently offers a popular version.  You can check them out directly on DefenderShield’s website here.

EMF-Free Earbud Headphones – By DefenderShield

EMF Harmony – EMF Harmonizer Car

Available from EMF-Harmony.com, The EMF Harmonizer Car supports your health and well-being as you are exposed to the EMF radiation emitted by your automobile.  The EMF Harmonizer Car is a compact 3 inch x 2.5 inch metallic plate that you position near the driver seat.  It operates by harmonizing harmful EMF originating from your car’s electronics, as well as from EMF from outside the automobile.

EMF Harmonizer Car – By EMF-Harmony

Aulterra EMF Car Protection USB

Compatible with all USB outlet plugs, the Aulterra EMF Car Protection USB neutralizes EMF radiation from your automobile and creates a healthier driving experience.  Aulterra, the company itself, has been selling EMF products for over 20 years and have their products studied and patented.  This product was designed specifically for EMF protection for cars, please check the product out below.

Aulterra EMF Car Protection USB – By Aulterra (link to Amazon.com)

In Conclusion

I once had a supervisor who competed in triathlons.  He was in ridiculous shape and would often cycle to work when training.  He literally lived 50 miles away from work.  I thought that was extreme at the time, but good for him.  To this day, I still applaud his efforts, but give me the keys to a car please.  That said, nowadays, the EMF radiation we are exposed to from cars is more and more prevalent and something we need to be more aware of.  EMF protection for cars is something that should already be on our radar.  Maybe someday car manufacturers will add EMF protection as a feature.  Until then, we do what we can to find a safe medium.  Sure the feature may look cool and convenient, but do we really need it?  Can we live without that feature?  What can we do to find a safe common ground to all features?

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