Unfortunately, while the switch to electric vehicles (EVs) will eliminate exhaust emissions, which include toxic gases as well as dust, it will not eliminate road, tire and brake dust.

Research concludes that the particles released when vehicles brake may actually be more harmful to human lung cells than diesel exhaust, with copper-rich brake pads emerging as a particular concern.

The new research published in the Particle and Fibre Toxicology journal found that the dust particles emitted from brake pads could be more toxic to our lungs than exhaust fumes. "Airborne fine ...