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TU/ecomotive unveils VENTRA concept car that captures tire dust
Original: TU/ecomotive’s VENTRA electric car concept captures tire dust while driving
Dutch student team TU/ecomotive has introduced VENTRA, an electric car concept designed to capture tire wear particles while driving. Tire dust is a major source of microplastic pollution, and the concept aims to tackle emissions that electric powertrains alone do not solve. The design is drawing attention as automakers face growing scrutiny over non-exhaust particulate pollution.
Why now: The novel approach to microplastic pollution from tires is attracting attention amid rising focus on EVs' non-exhaust emissions.
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