Emeritus Prof Christopher May on Nostr: As we move beyond the internal combustion engine & engineer a transfer to ...

As we move beyond the internal combustion engine & engineer a transfer to #electricvehicles, the #pollution caused by the particles shed by #tyres is going to become more obvious as an #emissions & #health issue.

Already regulatory interventions are being considered on both sides of the Atlantic & tyre manufactures are looking (ahead of new laws) to mitigate particulate shedding from contact with the road.

This is likely to be a growing issue... one result: even more expensive tyres?

h/t FT