ICL briefing paper estimates that 52% of all small particle pollution from road transport comes from tires and brakes
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Despite this, research on the environmental and health impacts of tire wear has been neglected in comparison to the research and innovations dedicated to tackling fuel emissions. As tires break down they release a range of particles, from visible pieces of tire rubber to nanoparticles. They are small enough to reach into the deep lung.
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