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 tire pollution from Imperial College London.
"Scientists are “increasingly concerned” by the health impact of air pollution produced by the wear of vehicle tires. 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 tire erosion than are emitted from vehicle exhausts."
"However, trials of new types of tires sponsored by Transport for London (TfL) found they could result in up to 35% less emissions. The EU is also due to regulate tire emissions in a world first, with new standards due to be in force by mid-2025. A new type of tire, designed by the startup company Enso specifically for electric vehicles (EVs) and to produce less tire 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 tires produced less tire pollution and were more energy efficient than budget range tires, meaning greater range per battery charge. They were also equal to or better than premium tires, and the company said they would cost 10% less."