How much Co2 is kept from emitting into the atmosphere?

The Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) system in vehicles is primarily designed to capture and control the emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which contribute to smog formation. While the EVAP system does not directly target carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, it indirectly helps reduce them by preventing the release of fuel vapors into the atmosphere.

The main purpose of the EVAP system is to capture and store fuel vapors that would otherwise escape from the fuel tank and fuel system. These captured vapors are then directed to the engine for combustion instead of being released into the environment. By preventing the release of these fuel vapors, the EVAP system helps reduce hydrocarbon emissions, which are a contributor to air pollution and smog.

It's important to note that CO2 emissions primarily come from the combustion of fuel in the engine. The EVAP system does not directly impact the combustion process, or the amount of CO2 produced during engine operation. Therefore, the EVAP system's contribution to reducing CO2 emissions is not significant or measurable in terms of CO2 reduction.

To effectively reduce CO2 emissions, the focus is on improving fuel efficiency and transitioning to alternative fuel sources such as electric vehicles (EVs) that produce zero tailpipe emissions. EVs offer the potential to significantly reduce CO2 emissions compared to traditional internal combustion engine vehicles.

If you are specifically interested in reducing CO2 emissions, transitioning to an electric vehicle or exploring alternative fuel options would have a more direct and substantial impact in that regard.