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		NewJazz 5 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Waymo granted permit to begin testing in New York ... EVs usually produce much less brake dust, not more, than combustion vehicles.

Scoundreller 5 months ago | [–]

More tire dust on EVs tho cuz of the added weight and ability to accelerate a lot faster. EVs can really chew through tires.

Brake dust composition is improving tho: https://www.epa.gov/npdes/copper-free-brake-initiative

meagher 5 months ago | [–]

Thanks for the correction. Updated.

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