by Walther Ploos van Amstel
Air pollution remains a persistent global issue, with particulate matter (PM) pollution posing significant health and environmental challenges, particularly in urban areas. As exhaust emissions decrease, non-exhaust emissions (NEEs) – particles from brake, tire, and road wear – are now a dominant source of urban particulate matter (PM). NEEs contribute to poor air quality and …
A University of Southampton study found microscopic particles from specific brake pads can be more toxic than diesel exhaust. Researchers linked high copper content in some pads to increased lung toxicity. While vehicle pollution has been mainly associated with exhaust emissions, brake, tire, and road wear now contribute the majority of particulate matter emissions in …
Scientists are increasingly concerned by the health impact of air pollution produced by the wear of vehicle tires. The particles are especially damaging due to the toxic chemicals they are made from, say scientists from Imperial College London. The Guardian reports about it. The warning follows UK government data showing that significantly more tiny pollution particles now come …
Goodyear announced its first tire intelligence solution for cargo van fleets, Goodyear SightLine, which uses sensors with cloud-based algorithms to communicate with fleet operators in real-time. “Much like smartwatches that monitor vitals like heart rates and oxygen levels, Goodyear SightLine’s tire intelligence monitors the health of a tire,” said Chris Helsel, senior vice president, global operations …