Photo Credit:Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107] EIT Urban Mobility study in London, Milan, and Barcelona found EVs cut brake-dust pollution by 83%.

Dust Off : The Unexpected Side Effect Of Having More And More EVs On The Road

24 Jul 2025 | Abstracted from Super Blondie

Electric vehicles reduce not only exhaust emissions but also brake dust - a major urban pollutant. A recent EIT Urban Mobility study in London, Milan, and Barcelona found EVs cut brake-dust pollution by 83% due to regenerative braking, significantly improving air quality. While heavier EVs slightly increase tire wear, non-exhaust emissions (brake, tire, road dust) still drop by ~38% overall. Better health, cleaner cities - a win for electrification.

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