System and method for treating microorganisms within motor vehicle heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units

摘要

An HVAC system for a motor vehicle including one or more ultraviolet light sources that are operatively disposed within one or more portions of the HVAC system and that are effective in treating microorganisms within the HVAC system. The HVAC system may also include one or more sensors and a controller for selectively activating and deactivating the one or more ultraviolet light sources.