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The following pollutant is not contained in the vehicular exhaust emissions:
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Ammonia
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Ammonia is not a significant component of vehicular exhaust emissions. The primary pollutants from vehicle exhaust include lead (from leaded gasoline, now mostly phased out), carbon monoxide (from incomplete combustion), and particulate matter (soot and fine particles). Ammonia emissions primarily come from agricultural activities and industrial processes, not typical automobile exhaust systems.