EV charging stations may cause hidden air pollution: Report

The culprit appears to be the chargers’ cooling systems. Direct current (DC) fast chargers use large fans to prevent overheating. In doing so, they stir up fine dust particles, tire and brake residue, road debris and push them into the air.

Aug 18, 2025 - 05:54
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EV charging stations may cause hidden air pollution: Report
The culprit appears to be the chargers’ cooling systems. Direct current (DC) fast chargers use large fans to prevent overheating. In doing so, they stir up fine dust particles, tire and brake residue, road debris and push them into the air.