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Industry 2025-02-14
Brake-pad dust receives renewed attention as a non-exhaust emission
The Guardian summarizes research suggesting brake-pad particles may match or exceed certain exhaust emissions for toxicity per mass.
The article frames a growing body of research on non-exhaust traffic emissions — particles released from brake pads, tyres and road wear — that are not eliminated by switching engine technology. ArenaH cites it for context in vehicle-to-vehicle comparisons; the original reporting and the underlying papers are linked on the source page.
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