SOUTHAMPTON, England — As cities worldwide crack down on diesel vehicle emissions, a more insidious form of air pollution has been quietly growing alongside increased traffic – brake dust. Research ...

Exposure to air pollution is associated with around seven million premature deaths per year across the world. When we think of urban air pollution, diesel exhaust emissions are often portrayed as a ...

In any automotive braking system, the linchpin factor is pressure. When you press on the brake pedal in your car, for instance, pressurized brake fluid is distributed to the pistons in wheels, which ...

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Researchers in a study imply that brake dust can be more impactful on your lungs than diesel exhaust. The team evaluated four types of brake pads to determine the impact on a person’s lungs. Exposure ...

A study by the University of Southampton has found microscopic particles emitted from certain types of commonly fitted brake pads can be more toxic than those found in diesel vehicle exhaust. The ...

Metal particles from brake pads may cause inflammation and reduce the ability of immune cells to kill bacteria, similar to particles derived from a diesel exhaust, new research suggests. A team of ...

Damaging levels of pollution will still be released into the atmosphere even if electric cars become widespread, a Government report has warned. Brake, tyre and road surface wear all contribute to ...