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Particles from brake and tyre dust are bigger than from exhaust fumes, so less dangerous. Electric vehicles use regenerative braking so they uses brakes less. B
by hokkos 9y ago
Particles from brake and tyre dust are bigger than from exhaust fumes, so less dangerous. Electric vehicles use regenerative braking so they uses brakes less. But they are heavier, but I think electric vehicle are still way better than other vehicles.
- CalChris 9y agoYes. The regen breaks will last a long time. There's also a lot less maintenance and parts. But they do weigh more. Curb weight of a Nissan Versa is about 2400 lbs. Curb weight of a Nissan Leaf is about 3350 lbs.
- simonbarker87 9y agoWhen I test drove a Model S last year the rep proudly told me that many (around 10 I believe) of the Model S's in the U.K. had done over 150,000 miles and none had had a brake pad change yet thanks to the regen. I would say that the car slowed down about twice as quickly as a conventional car and I used the brakes much less than normal and unless another car was coming, the speed at the intersection was perfect for rolling through without using the brakes. This is all anecdotal of course but interesting change nonetheless I thought.