Electric Vehicles: Not As Green As They Seem!

Electric cars might not be the eco-saviors we thought. A study from the University of Southampton exposes that EV brake pads release toxic particulates, potentially more harmful than diesel fumes. The research reveals these particles, rich in copper, could harm lung health, contradicting the zero-emission EV image. With UK aiming for all new cars to be electric by 2035, these findings urge us to rethink EV benefits. Non-exhaust emissions from EVs are largely unregulated, raising questions about future health policies. Adjusting materials in brake pads could mitigate these risks.