A new British study suggests that microscopic particles from brake pads could be more toxic than emissions from diesel engines. This finding raises concern

As car makers invest millions into developing cleaner engines and EVs, a new study has found that one component produces more pollution than expected.

In a recent study, researchers found that tiny brake dust particles are potentially more toxic than diesel exhaust which could affect your health.

Almost half of all copper in the air we breathe comes from brake and tyre wear. Various studies conducted by other research groups have found that exposure to high concentrations of copper is associated with impaired lung function, and overall risk of death.

A new study reveals that electric cars may pollute the air more than diesel—just not in the way you think.

Exposure to pollution from car brake wear can prove to be more harmful to the lungs than diesel exhaust, according to a study.

While the study doesn't specify which diesel engines were used to draw this comparison, agencies report that copper-heavy brake pads aren't much better than the asbestos units they replaced.