N₂O Nitrous oxide (N₂O) is produced from a wide variety of sources including fuel combustion in motor vehicles.

It is a product of the reaction that occurs between nitrogen and oxygen during fuel combustion.

The amount an engine emits varies according to the type of fuel and engine used, as well as maintenance and operating practices. Pollution control measures such as the use of catalytic converters can result in the formation of N₂O.

As a green house gas it has an effect on global warming.

Although N₂O emissions are much lower than CO₂ emissions, N₂O is approximately 300 times more powerful than CO₂ at trapping heat in the atmosphere.

Cyclists don't produce Nitrous Oxide.

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