February 23, 2023
GUARDIAN REPORTS ON LONDON FREIGHTLAB RESULTS
The Guardian has featured ENSO's trial results from London FreightLab, along with a new report on tyre pollution from Imperial College London.
"Scientists are “increasingly concerned” by the health impact of air pollution produced by the wear of vehicle tyres. The particles are especially damaging due to the toxic chemicals they are made from, say the scientists from Imperial College London. The warning follows UK government data that shows significantly more tiny pollution particles now come from tyre erosion than are emitted from vehicle exhausts."
"However, trials of new types of tyres sponsored by Transport for London (TfL) found they could result in up to 35% less emissions. The EU is also due to regulate tyre emissions in a world first, with new standards due to be in force by mid-2025. A new type of tyre, designed by the startup company Enso specifically for electric vehicles (EVs) and to produce less tyre wear, was tested recently in a six-month trial sponsored by TfL and using dozens of vans operated by Royal Mail and the delivery company DPD."
"The results showed that Enso’s tyres produced less tyre pollution and were more energy efficient than budget range tyres, meaning greater range per battery charge. They were also equal to or better than premium tyres, and the company said they would cost 10% less."