New Directions: A heavy burden for heavy vehicles: Increasing vehicle weight and air pollution

research
vehicle emissions
particulate matter
policy
A New Directions commentary examining the air quality implications of the long-term trend towards heavier vehicles, particularly the increased non-exhaust particulate emissions from tyre and brake wear.
Author

D.C. Carslaw

Published

January 1, 2006

New Directions: A heavy burden for heavy vehicles: Increasing vehicle weight and air pollution

D.C. Carslaw

Atmospheric Environment, 2006