UCLA team finds high levels of particulates in air near electric vehicle fast charging stations
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The study was conducted across Los Angeles County.
  • At the charging stations, daily concentrations of dangerous air particles, known as PM2.5, ranged from 7.3 to 39.0 micrograms per cubic meter.
  • Urban sites without fast-charging stations had concentrations of PM2.5 ranging from only 3.6 to 12.4 micrograms per cubic meter.
  • The tiny particles likely come from particle resuspension around Direct Current Fast Charging power cabinets. Cooling fans designed to prevent the electronics from overheating can also stir up dust and particles from internal surfaces.
  • douglasg14b@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    13 hours ago

    I too love a heavy dose of whataboutism with my science.

    I think we all know petrol is worse by a huge margin. More knowledge about electric vehicles and their effects is just more good for engineers.

    It means there is more room to improve and make things better.