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No, road wear is proportional to the weight on each axle to the 4th power. More axles (like this tandem-trailer truck) can distribute the weight. Of course tha
by SAI_Peregrinus 3y ago
No, road wear is proportional to the weight on each axle to the 4th power. More axles (like this tandem-trailer truck) can distribute the weight.
Of course that means more wheels needed, so more tires and other components. Tire wear also scales with axle weight (among other factors).
Total environmental impact depends on more than just the weight. The added weight isn't good, but may be offset by the other design changes.
- TerrifiedMouse 3y agoSo what's the downside to more tires?
- netsharc 3y agohttps://www.washington.edu/news/2020/12/03/tire-related-chemical-largely-responsible-for-adult-coho-salmon-deaths-in-urban-streams/ https://www.washington.edu/news/2020/12/03/tire-related-chem... EVs' heavier weight also cause more tire wear, creating more fine dust...
- Rebelgecko 3y agoIs that based on the EV's overall weight, or is it proportional to the amount (or maybe contact area) of the tires?
- MagicMoonlight 3y agoThe world is burning and you’re acting like dust matters. I’m so tired of this shit.