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Hidden pollution: The microplastics in our tires

Lisa Stüve
March 5, 2026

Electric cars cut exhaust emissions, but there's a hidden cost: tire wear. Heavier vehicles mean more microplastic pollution from abrasion. Are EVs shifting pollution rather than solving it? The answer is complex.

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