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Yes, due to their weight and that sweet instant torque. As much as a quarter of the microplastics in our oceans are due to tire wear. So while it's hopeful tha
by alamortsubite 4y ago
Yes, due to their weight and that sweet instant torque.
As much as a quarter of the microplastics in our oceans are due to tire wear. So while it's hopeful that EVs represent the future of automobiles, far better would be a society that deprioritizes driving personal vehicles altogether.
- hedora 4y agoThis gizmo looks like it would help: https://www.jamesdysonaward.org/2020/project/the-tyre-collective/ https://www.jamesdysonaward.org/2020/project/the-tyre-collec... They could also use software to nerf the instant torque. I'd probably leave my car in "tire save" mode most of the time. I leave it in eco mode, but even with that, it's on track to eat a premium set of tires every 15-20k miles(!).
- alamortsubite 4y agoThat device is cool. Thanks, I had not seen it. Yeah, I think as public consciousness progresses, "tire save" mode will be an option, and hopefully the default. Also lighter vehicles, where ICE cars (and cars masquerading as trucks) have a long way to go, as well.