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Yes, also Teslas (media.mastodon.scot)

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[–] glibg10b@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Source?

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[–] Pipoca@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years 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.

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[–] KevonLooney@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Every mechanic who's worked on one? Everyone who's owned one?

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[–] glibg10b@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

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.

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[–] nihth@programming.dev 4 points 2 years ago

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

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