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.
  • Phoenixz@lemmy.caEnglish
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    18 hours ago

    I get what you’re saying but I’m not seeing this as “electric cars suck” but more as “we found another place where we can improve”

    This seems to me an issue that can be fixed with a few air filters which would require very infrequent replacements