Research and analysis

Measurement of emissions from brake and tyre wear

A research report on developing prototypes to measure brake and tyre wear emissions from road vehicles in real driving conditions.

From:
Department for Transport
Published
30 May 2023

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Measurement of emissions from brake and tyre wear

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Details

In February 2021, DfT started a research project aimed at developing novel technologies to:

  • measure brake and tyre wear emissions from road vehicles in real driving conditions – phase 1
  • address the knowledge gaps in how these emissions are generated – phase 2

This report presents the outcomes of phase 1 of the research.

This study is a first of its kind for the novelty of the on-road measurement approach, which is more representative of real-world emissions compared with laboratory-based methods.

Overall, this study will provide evidence and build our confidence in understanding these emissions better, and how to control them through policy and legislation.

Published 30 May 2023