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2015 EPA Tire wear is something like 10%, maybe a bit less. Break wear is much higher at 60%. Engine emissions is most of the rest. EVs are heavier so they wi
by KGIII 9y ago
2015 EPA
Tire wear is something like 10%, maybe a bit less.
Break wear is much higher at 60%.
Engine emissions is most of the rest.
EVs are heavier so they will have more tire wear. They don't brake as often, so that would go down.
- TheSpiceIsLife 9y agoNitpick: I think you mean to say EVs don't apply friction braking as often as use regenerative braking a lot.
- KGIII 9y agoCorrect, thanks. I should have been more clear. They also (usually) have smaller pads and rotors.
- TheSpiceIsLife 9y agoI've often wondered what brake pads are made from. I was aware asbestos had been used in the past. Have you read much about them: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brake_pad#Materials https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brake_pad#Materials
- KGIII 9y agoYup. I believe they are still in use in some areas. There are still asbestos clutches, as well. They are, the clutches, still used in the US.