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https://amp.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jun/03/car-tyres-produce-more-particle-pollution-than-exhausts-tests-show https://amp.theguardian.com/environment/2
by replygirl 4y ago
https://amp.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jun/03/car-tyres-produce-more-particle-pollution-than-exhausts-tests-show https://amp.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jun/03/car-tyre...
- paulryanrogers 4y agoInteresting that driving style has such an outsized impact. Perhaps aggressive driving and tire composition should be regulated.
- xnx 4y agoor tax tires
- paulryanrogers 4y agoAccording to the linked article excluding some compounds would be lower hanging fruit. Though I agree tires could use a higher tax given how much of a problem they produce.
- reducesuffering 4y agoCA does have a tire tax of $1.75 per tire.
- replygirl 4y agoprobably more effective to regulate the weight of vehicles by use than to broaden the definition of reckless driving. for safety, too
- dashundchen 4y agoI think auto infrastructure should be designed around lower steady speeds with roundabouts and stop signs and lights, at least in the US. Right now we have high speed limits, wide roads which encourage speeding, but a lot of stop signs, long stop lights and driveway filled stroads that are terrible for everyone. I'd like narrower lanes, bump outs raised intersections and crosswalks to slow traffic. Reduce curb cuts and driveways to cut down on conflicts - thinking Dutch style access streets and alleys that connect to the less interrupted travel lane. The added benefit of lower speeds would make it safer for bikes and pedestrians and reduce auto crash fatalities. Slower steady speeds would reduce stooa go, dropping noise and particulate emission from acceleration.
- adrianN 4y agoCars should be smart enough to automatically adapt the allowed driving style to their surroundings. There is no reason why cars should be able to accelerate at maximum torque on normal city roads. Or go their max speed.
- xracy 4y agoThere is no way to regulate aggressive driving other than to take people off of the roads.
- paulryanrogers 4y agoDriving is a privilege. Acceleration could be recorded (in vehicle or from intersections) then tickets mailed to vehicle owners.