Source: Consumer Attorney Marketing Group announcement SPOKANE, Wash.– A King County Jury has found Volkswagen AG of Germany and its American subsidiary Volkswagen Group of America (VW) liable for exposing Thomas Sorrentino to carcinogenic asbestos through his work as an…
Source: TMD Friction post LEVERKUSEN, Germany — With the new Euro 7 standard, non-exhaust particulate emissions come into focus for the first time. Accordingly, from January 2025 at the earliest, strict requirements will also apply for brake and tire abrasion…
Concerns about particulate-matter emissions emanating from the vehicles has been steadily increasing, with brake dust garnering a significant portion of this concern, as global worries about pollution and its impact on climate change grows. The European Union is expected to…
The following article by Jennifer Sensiba, posted on CleanTechnica.com, addresses a growing controversy or misunderstanding (depending upon one’s perspective) of the relationship between the amount of brake dust produced by electric-vehicles (EVs) as governments take on the task of regulating…
Deaglán Ó Meachair filed the following post, “Inside the eye of the dust storm,” on BrakeBetter.com concerning the evolution of vehicle-emission management from exhaust-pollution control to include that of brake systems. The post is excerpted with emphasis on the braking…
This is the third of a three-part TBR Technical Corner article by Antonio Perez, Emissions and R&D Engineer, Powertrain Department at Applus IDIADA on brake dust emissions during real-world driving. Brake Emissions During Real-World Driving Cycle (Part 1 of 3)…
This is the second article of a three-part TBR Technical Corner article by Antonio Perez, Emissions and R&D Engineer, Powertrain Department at Applus IDIADA on brake dust emissions during real-world driving. Here is the link to Part 1 Road transport…
Source: The following is excerpted from Frank Markus’s post on MotorTrend.com concerning the increasing interest in managing and limiting particle emissions from brake dust and tire wear. Look out, the emissions police may soon be coming for your tires and…
Source: New Zealand autocar post AUKLAND, N.Z. – It is becoming increasingly apparent that exhaust fumes from diesel- and petrol-powered vehicles are not the only cause of transport-related air pollution – brake dust may be as harmful as diesel emissions…
Source: The following article about the overall brake-dust issue was posted by Deaglán Ó Meachair on BrakeBetter.com. WICKLOW, Ireland – In this article, we will revisit the topic of brake dust, and look at some of the devices that are…
Source: Court News Ohio announcement COLUMBUS, Ohio – A theory which posits that every nonminimal exposure to asbestos can be a substantial factor in causing asbestos-related disease is inconsistent with Ohio’s test for causation, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled. Writing…
Source: University of Birmingham The following is excerpted from a piece posted by The University of Birmingham on a study concerning air pollution caused by vehicles beyond tailpipe emissions. The study on “non-exhaust” particles concentrates on brake dust, tire wear…
Source: BT.com United Kingdom – Metal particles released by worn-out brake pads – brake dust – may have the same harmful effects on the immune system as diesel exhaust fumes, according to new research. Lab tests have shown dust from…
Source: motorsport.com Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas says black brake dust sneezes Formula 1 drivers experience after races is as big an issue for them as the Singapore haze. Poor air conditions in Singapore this week caused by Indonesian forest fires…
Source: University of Leeds Introduction: Leeds, United Kingdom – In recent years brake dust has risen to be one of the most important issues facing the braking fraternity. It is a global issue that exceeds the concerns of vehicle quality…
DETROIT,Mich.–The lung development of children could be adversely affected by the release of microplastics from car tires and brake dust, according to U.K. news report and a study from Kings College. Toxic particles emitted from all vehicles including exhaust fumes, metalized rubber,…
LONDON, U.K.–A British government group has issued a warning and advisory about brake dust that is pretty self evident–that brake dust pollution will be a factor even as the auto fleet coverts to electric vehicles. Fragments of micro-plastics from tires,…
MUNICH, Germany–HORIBA, a leading supplier and innovator for complete automotive test solutions has developed an advanced system for measuring and analyzing nano-particles, brake dust, released during braking events. As these nano-particles are now known to have adverse effect on health,…
FRANKFURT, Germany–Every year, around 10,000 tons of brake dust are produced in Germany. Companies, like Mann+Hummel, are coming to market with filters to restrict this source of pollution. Regulators in Europe, as ell as in the the U.S. by way…
DETROIT, Mich.–Volkswagen is the first manufacturer to start testing a brake dust collection unit. Not only will it keep brakes from polluting the highways, but it should pay dividends for the company when it comes to consumer surveys. Cancer causing…
MANN+HUMMEL is a filtration company that saw an opportunity to make brakes cleaner by developing a filter that fits on the brake. The BRAKE Report spoke with Lukas Bock, a lead product engineer and expert for the MANN+HUMMEL brake dust…
MANN+HUMMEL has shared two more promotional videos for its brake filter technology. The brake dust filter captures up to 80% of dust pollution from the brakes. Brake emissions have become an increasingly front-of-mind topic. As engine emissions have decreased, a…
Vehicle emissions don’t come from just a tailpipe. German auto supplier Mann + Hummel has developed a filter that captures 80 percent of dust pollution from disc brakes before it reaches the air. Reducing brake dust, especially in city centers…
Ludwigsburg, Frankfurt, Hanover, September 7, 2018 – The newly developed brake dust particle filter from MANN + HUMMEL significantly reduces brake dust emissions from vehicles, so that fewer brake dust particles escape into the environment. The filter can be adapted to…
The automotive industry is highly competitive, and brake companies are no exception. As the industry continues to grow and evolve, the demand for top talent is on the rise. Recruiting and retaining the best talent can be challenging, but there…