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The article suggests a different tire material, but this wouldn't do anything about breaking dust. There's been work on active capture systems, e.g.: https://s
by avar 3y ago
The article suggests a different tire material, but this wouldn't do anything about breaking dust.
There's been work on active capture systems, e.g.: https://sciencebridge.de/en/brake-dust-collector.html https://sciencebridge.de/en/brake-dust-collector.html
Whatever the technical solution is, the primary problem seems to be regulatory, as these emissions aren't regulated at all.
- DeRock 3y agoThis is pretty much solved with regenerative braking, which is a given on electric cars.
- greyface- 3y agoEVs use hybrid braking, not 100% regenerative. They will fall back on traditional brakes when the required deceleration exceeds regenerative capacity (due to rapid braking, full battery, etc). It reduces the problem, but I'm not sure about "pretty much solved".
- WelcomeShorty 3y agoYou are right about the fact EVs still use break pads but in normal circumstances it is absolutely minimal. Source: I drive an Audi e-tron and see (in the dash) and feel / hear when the normal breaks are used. Only below 10KM/h and with emergency breaking. The scenario battery 100% full is a pipe dream :)
- greyface- 3y agoThe battery 100% scenario is not a pipe dream; it's a common occurrence. Source: I live on top of a hill.