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2015 EPA

Tire wear is something like 10%, maybe a bit less. Break wear is much higher at 60%. Engine emissions is most of the rest.

EVs are heavier so they will have more tire wear. They don't brake as often, so that would go down.



Nitpick: I think you mean to say EVs don't apply friction braking as often as use regenerative braking a lot.


Correct, thanks. I should have been more clear. They also (usually) have smaller pads and rotors.


I've often wondered what brake pads are made from. I was aware asbestos had been used in the past.

Have you read much about them: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brake_pad#Materials


Yup. I believe they are still in use in some areas. There are still asbestos clutches, as well. They are, the clutches, still used in the US.




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