• @Pipoca@lemmy.world
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        41 year ago

        Regenerative braking is basically turning the motors into a generator to recharge the battery. If you brake regeneratively, you’re not using your brake pads at all.

        Many EVs can have their settings adjusted to where 90+% of braking can be just regenerative.

        • glibg10b
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          21 year ago

          Well, here’s a source to counter your anecdote

          https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/sites/4a4dc6ca-en/index.html?itemId=/content/publication/4a4dc6ca-en

          Although lightweight EVs emit an estimated 11-13% less PM2.5 than ICEV equivalents, heavier weight EVs emit an estimated 3-8% more PM2.5 than ICEVs. In the absence of targeted policies to reduce non-exhaust emissions, consumer preferences for greater autonomy and larger vehicle size could therefore drive an increase in PM2.5 emissions in future years with the uptake of heavier EVs.

          • nihth
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            41 year ago

            Thats pm2.5 in general, not specifically from break pads