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Now, he is not saying that EVs are worse than gas cars overall. Tailpipes produce different kinds of pollution. We're just talking about one kind here, particulates. And the biggest benefit of EVs is that they reduce carbon emissions to reduce climate change. That benefit is clear, even if you factor in making batteries and charging vehicles.

Now, he is not saying that EVs are worse than gas cars overall. Tailpipes produce different kinds of pollution. We're just talking about one kind here, particulates. And the biggest benefit of EVs is that they reduce carbon emissions to reduce climate change. That benefit is clear, even if you factor in making batteries and charging vehicles.

Now, he is not saying that EVs are worse than gas cars overall. Tailpipes produce different kinds of pollution. We're just talking about one kind here, particulates. And the biggest benefit of EVs is that they reduce carbon emissions to reduce climate change. That benefit is clear, even if you factor in making batteries and charging vehicles.

And when it comes to tire emissions specifically, it's complicated. EVs have pros and cons. While EVs are heavier, which makes these emissions worse, they also have regenerative braking.

And when it comes to tire emissions specifically, it's complicated. EVs have pros and cons. While EVs are heavier, which makes these emissions worse, they also have regenerative braking.

And when it comes to tire emissions specifically, it's complicated. EVs have pros and cons. While EVs are heavier, which makes these emissions worse, they also have regenerative braking.

So like I said, complicated. But suffice to say, tire wear pollution is a problem for all road vehicles, including EVs. So what's the solution? There are lots of ways to help, like start with the tires. We can change the chemicals in them to be less toxic. We can get fewer particles in the first place, tweak the way roads are designed, or encourage people to drive less aggressively.

So like I said, complicated. But suffice to say, tire wear pollution is a problem for all road vehicles, including EVs. So what's the solution? There are lots of ways to help, like start with the tires. We can change the chemicals in them to be less toxic. We can get fewer particles in the first place, tweak the way roads are designed, or encourage people to drive less aggressively.

So like I said, complicated. But suffice to say, tire wear pollution is a problem for all road vehicles, including EVs. So what's the solution? There are lots of ways to help, like start with the tires. We can change the chemicals in them to be less toxic. We can get fewer particles in the first place, tweak the way roads are designed, or encourage people to drive less aggressively.

That makes a huge difference, actually. Or, of course, drive less. Or after we've made particles, street sweeping and filtering runoff can help animals like the salmon. And then there are ideas, like the one they're working on at the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials. I reached out to ask about some testing that they've done.

That makes a huge difference, actually. Or, of course, drive less. Or after we've made particles, street sweeping and filtering runoff can help animals like the salmon. And then there are ideas, like the one they're working on at the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials. I reached out to ask about some testing that they've done.

That makes a huge difference, actually. Or, of course, drive less. Or after we've made particles, street sweeping and filtering runoff can help animals like the salmon. And then there are ideas, like the one they're working on at the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials. I reached out to ask about some testing that they've done.

And Seo Kwon Lee told me they're also working on collection systems to suck up and store road dust and tire particles a car would otherwise send into the air. He said it's a two-part system.

And Seo Kwon Lee told me they're also working on collection systems to suck up and store road dust and tire particles a car would otherwise send into the air. He said it's a two-part system.

And Seo Kwon Lee told me they're also working on collection systems to suck up and store road dust and tire particles a car would otherwise send into the air. He said it's a two-part system.

Is it like taping a vacuum cleaner on the back?

Is it like taping a vacuum cleaner on the back?

Is it like taping a vacuum cleaner on the back?

We'll see where that goes. In the meantime, the world makes billions of tires every year. Producing them, using them, and disposing of them are all sources of pollution. And as tailpipes get cleaner and electric vehicles get more popular, this is kind of the new frontier for reducing emissions on roads, cutting down on pollution that doesn't come from tailpipes.

We'll see where that goes. In the meantime, the world makes billions of tires every year. Producing them, using them, and disposing of them are all sources of pollution. And as tailpipes get cleaner and electric vehicles get more popular, this is kind of the new frontier for reducing emissions on roads, cutting down on pollution that doesn't come from tailpipes.