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Old 10-05-2017, 09:36 PM   #39 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by chefdave View Post
Hi need to sort link for siencest who has proved ev are not a way forward to reducing pollution. He claims tyres and brake dust contrbute 50% of all toxic emissions given out by vehicles in urban areas. If true certainly food for thought. London uk was where he did his testing.
Electric cars rarely use brake pads. They might burn through tires faster though given their instant torque.

I believe EVs will lead towards reducing pollution and overall cost of ownership.

My prediction is that in 10 years, 50% of vehicles sold will be either EV, or hybrid.
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