If we can completely transition away from ice it will be interesting to see the knock on effect of improvements to physical and mental health when we’re all not breathing in fumes all day long. I know it’s only one aspect of how unhealthy car culture is. Edit: spelling.
and the brake particulates (nearly as bad) will get much less from regen braking, so swings and roundabouts…
not an upvote for cars BTW they are horrific and we need to reduce thier use significantly but here we are, voting for Nethyendals that want to make it worse.
If we can completely transition away from ice it will be interesting to see the knock on effect of improvements to physical and mental health when we’re all not breathing in fumes all day long. I know it’s only one aspect of how unhealthy car culture is. Edit: spelling.
Unfortunately all the microplastics from tyres will only get worse due to vehicle mass increasing
and the brake particulates (nearly as bad) will get much less from regen braking, so swings and roundabouts…
not an upvote for cars BTW they are horrific and we need to reduce thier use significantly but here we are, voting for Nethyendals that want to make it worse.
IIRC most brake pads are graphite, steel, iron or copper right? The metals should break down gracefully
I guess the US still uses asbestos so that’s pretty shit
Only if we continue to buy absurdly large vehicles. Electric hatchbacks and sedans are lighter even with battery weight included.
And if people won’t change on their own, then tax the vehicles based on weight.
My petrol hatchback car is 900kg
The closest electric replacement is 1500kg to 1600kg
…with more room inside.
The difference is not that big
2025 byd dolphin (big battery): 1658kg
2025 Corolla Ascent Sport Hev, 1.8l: 1430 kg
You’re still comparing a hybrid to an electric lmao
2025 corolla gts: 1510kg (ok, its awd)