He who brakes, loses

Why electric cars exacerbate the particulate matter problem

Although electric vehicles do not emit any exhaust gases, they are not emission-free.

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If you brake, you lose - especially in terms of air quality. This is because the abrasion of brake pads contributes significantly to particulate matter pollution on our roads. According to a recent study, this problem could be exacerbated by electric cars.

Breathing clean air is a privilege reserved for only a few people. According to the WHO, 91% of the world's population live in places where air quality exceeds the recommended limits - with serious consequences. In Thailand alone, at least two million people had to seek medical treatment last year due to severe air pollution.