Carmakers urged to address brake and tyre pollution as 'immediate priority'
Government advisors warn particle emissions from tyres, brakes, and road-wear are overlooked problem caused by both fossil fuel cars and EVs
The government has today called on the car industry to take urgent action to tackle air and plastic pollution from car tyres, brakes, and road surface-wear, with Ministers warning the issue is a "poorly...
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