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EV fast charger particle pollution
Why do you want to avoid inhaling these PM 2.5 particles? Well, because they can very easily enter your body, it’s very hard to get rid of them, and they can cause all sorts of health problems. UCLA Fielding’s Department of Environmental Health Sciences Michael Jerrett said, “For anyone, exposure to fine particles can contribute to health issues, and for those with existing conditions or heightened sensitivity, the risks are even greater. Because these particles are so small, they can travel deep into your lungs and even enter your bloodstream—potentially leading to serious problems like heart or lung disease.”
If you have to stay near your EV while it’s fast-charging, you can use a mask with a filter designed to keep PM 2.5 particles out of your airways. Make sure you get a good-quality mask that seals well around your face. Some have been proven to filter up to 95% of airborne particles, so make sure to get a good one that has actually undergone testing.
According to data provided in the study, which used a very accurate holographic particle monitoring device, just taking a few steps back from the charger greatly limits your exposure to all of this airborne microscopic nastiness, making it more important to go inside to get a bite or a coffee while waiting for the car to charge.
Ultimately, the lack of tailpipe emissions on EVs makes them a better environmental choice than anything gas-powered, and the research on this is extremely definitive. While these kinds of story may be used as anti-EV fodder elsewhere, here's a better explanation: standing right next to the DC fast-charger isn't great in terms of environmental health. Stand back, and then enjoy emissions-free driving when you're done.
- EV fast chargers kick up harmful particles that can be over twice the urban background pollution level.
- The chargers' cooling fans stir up fine particles created by brake and tire wear, as well as dirt and dust from other sources.
- Standing a few feet away from a fast charger that's in use limits the exposure to these fine particles.
Why do you want to avoid inhaling these PM 2.5 particles? Well, because they can very easily enter your body, it’s very hard to get rid of them, and they can cause all sorts of health problems. UCLA Fielding’s Department of Environmental Health Sciences Michael Jerrett said, “For anyone, exposure to fine particles can contribute to health issues, and for those with existing conditions or heightened sensitivity, the risks are even greater. Because these particles are so small, they can travel deep into your lungs and even enter your bloodstream—potentially leading to serious problems like heart or lung disease.”
If you have to stay near your EV while it’s fast-charging, you can use a mask with a filter designed to keep PM 2.5 particles out of your airways. Make sure you get a good-quality mask that seals well around your face. Some have been proven to filter up to 95% of airborne particles, so make sure to get a good one that has actually undergone testing.
According to data provided in the study, which used a very accurate holographic particle monitoring device, just taking a few steps back from the charger greatly limits your exposure to all of this airborne microscopic nastiness, making it more important to go inside to get a bite or a coffee while waiting for the car to charge.
Ultimately, the lack of tailpipe emissions on EVs makes them a better environmental choice than anything gas-powered, and the research on this is extremely definitive. While these kinds of story may be used as anti-EV fodder elsewhere, here's a better explanation: standing right next to the DC fast-charger isn't great in terms of environmental health. Stand back, and then enjoy emissions-free driving when you're done.
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