Vehicular traffic is a major contributor to environmental pollution today. Nitrogen oxides (NOx) emitted from vehicle exhaust are particularly harmful, as they are constituents of smog and contribute to acid rain and respiratory illnesses. Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) is an effective method to reduce NOx emissions from diesel engines. EGR works by recirculating exhaust gas back into the engine cylinders, which lowers combustion temperatures and reduces the amount of oxygen available for NOx formation.