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I read somewhere that 50% of particulate pollution comes from brake discs/pads and tyres, meaning that electric cars will still cause air pollution. But hey, ha
by growlist 8y ago
I read somewhere that 50% of particulate pollution comes from brake discs/pads and tyres, meaning that electric cars will still cause air pollution. But hey, half as bad is twice as good.
- kaybe 8y agoThe existence of regenerative breaking means that the amount of pollution from the little friction breaking still necessary should be much less.
- NullPrefix 8y agoRegenerative breaking doesn't wear pads, so only emergency breaking would count towards that 50%.