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Electric vehicles (EVs) may emit more particles from brakes and tires than modern gas-powered cars, a latest study claims. According to a study by Emissions Analytics, emissions could be 1,850 times higher.
The growing concern about climate change has generated immense interest in eco-friendly transportation options. It is widely believed that EVs are better for the environment than petrol and diesel cars because they produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions.
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According to the Emissions Analytics report, the heavy weight of EVs causes tires to wear down faster and release harmful chemicals into the air. Most tires are made from synthetic rubber derived from crude oil.
Electric vehicles have heavier batteries than petrol engines. This extra weight puts more stress on the brakes and tires, accelerating wear and tear.
Citing the Tesla Model Y and Ford F-150 Lightning as examples, the report says both batteries weigh about 1,800 pounds. According to the study, tire wear emissions from a half-tonne battery electric car could be 400 times greater than those from a modern petrol car.
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Uber urges Europe to keep pressing the accelerator on EVs
In another development, Uber earlier in the decade set a target to have 100 percent of its rides in US, Canadian and European cities be electric vehicles by 2030, Bloomberg reported.
“The harsh reality is that Uber will not reach our zero-emissions goal without strong action from policymakers and businesses,” CEO Dara Khosrowshahi wrote in a Fast Company column. “Unfortunately, at a time when we need to accelerate, many governments and automakers have been slow,” he said.
When Uber set a goal of reaching 100% zero-emission rides in major markets by 2030, the company also pledged $800 million to help drivers transition to EVs by the end of next year.
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