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Originally Posted by clbmw
Just to wade in regardless of the EMF exposure, the particulate matter created by brakes and tyre wear is still a massive air pollution problem, and only set to be exacerbated by having heavier cars which electric will undoubtedly be.
(My road designing civil engineer friend explained this the other day)
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There are a number of variables of course, but I would think that, on average, the EV, with its regenerative braking would actually be easier on brake pads than an ICE vehicle. In fact, if I’m remembering correctly, the original MINI-e had the brake pedal linked directly to the regen system somehow and could even be brought to a complete stop without the disc brakes. I’m not sure how things are done now, but at any rate the fact that the engine doubles as a generator means that engine braking is a major benefit for EV not just for efficiency but potentially to reduce disc brake wear and ‘emissions’.