A new research has shown that dust caused by vehicle brakes may be more than diesel exhaust for lung health. Compared to the research, dusts formed by the erosion of brake pads have become the biggest source of non -exhaust emissions.

Compared to a study of a research group in London and published in a near -time study, dust caused by road surface, tires and brake pads, leaving behind exhaust emissions in Europe, the largest source of pollution in land transportation.

Brake powders came out of diesel exhaust

In dust, especially those who come out of brake pads are leading. In the laboratory experiments, brake powders were observed to have more losses to lung cells than diesel exhaust. The most important reason for these waste was shown in a high rate of copper in braking powders. In the current regulations, this situation is still ignored.

Electric vehicles, exhaust gases eliminated, but the dust caused by brake and rubber wear continued to contribute to non -exhaust emissions were said. Moreover, due to the highly heavier electric vehicles, the total dust size they produce increased. EURO 7 emission standards, which will enter into force in November 2026, are expected to limit braking dust emissions and promote new braking technologies.

In this study, it was revealed that non -exhaust emissions have a serious risk of health as exhaust gases. For this reason, it was emphasized that not only exhaust emissions but also dust caused by brake and rubber abrasions should be included in the process of transition to electric vehicles.