mo4ch:> Are ‘anti-virus’ cars in China just a gimmick? | Mo4ch News

By Justin HarperBBC News 1 May 2020 Related TopicsCoronavirus pandemic Image copyrightGetty ImagesCar makers in China are tapping into health concerns by launching vehicles with anti-virus features.New models aim to provide the same level of protection inside the cabin as wearing a face mask.Some of the country's biggest carmakers have launched new cars with such features including Geely, which also makes London black cabs.China saw car sales plummet in the first quarter of the year amid a nationwide coronavirus lockdown.Geely was the first brand to launch anti-virus features, building on earlier work it was doing to appeal to motorists worried about air pollution in big cities. Its “Healthy Car Project” aims to stop tiny particles entering the car, potentially protecting drivers and passengers from harmful substances.Geely is also developing anti-microbial materials to keep its car controls and door handles free of bacteria and viruses.Car sales in China fall 92% as coronavirus hitsW…