Keeping vehicle occupants safe and healthy is a major focus of attention at present and more and more drivers are turning to OSRAM’s AirZing Mini, its recently launched compact air purifier, to help them breathe more easily.  

The innovative new device has proved especially popular with drivers who spend a lot of time in their vehicle, such as taxi drivers and delivery drivers and is also a hit with fleet operators looking to keep their employees safe and well whilst on the road.

Having a clean and fresh vehicle cabin is of paramount importance for drivers who spend a lot of time in a vehicle cabin. In a closed, small area, like the interior of a vehicle, harmful germs can easily spread. The driver and passengers unknowingly bring them along on the journey, and then, the ventilation system distributes the pathogens throughout the car, a risk that is heightened as a result of Coronavirus.

The AirZing Mini removes germs from the air inside vehicles and improves air quality for drivers and passengers by eliminating up to 99.9 percent of viruses and bacteria, offering added protection and reassurance. The ultraviolet light of Osram’s AirZing Mini works at a wavelength of 360 to 370 nanometers and can remove viruses and bacteria from the air within the vehicle’s cabin. The device has been already successfully tested against bird flu viruses and can also eliminate airborne allergens, pollutants or odours.

With a diameter of just 7.5 cm, the compact, round device is no larger than an apple and easily attaches to the vehicle's ventilation slats with a clip. The included USB cable supplies power to the air purifier via any standard USB socket.

The device operates quietly and illuminates the brand logo on the top in a subtle blue to show that it is working. Air is drawn into the unit and passed through a titanium dioxide filter, where it is cleaned by an array of UV-A light emitting diodes. A photo-catalytic reaction kills viruses and bacteria cells before the purified air is expelled through the top of the unit.

The filter can be cleaned with clear tap water, dried and reused with no danger to passengers from the encapsulated UV radiation. Additionally, the device can be used freestanding, making applications outside the car possible, including at home or on office desks.