It claims to have developed the first-ever gear that captures tyre pollution.

The team discovered that tyre particles are charged from friction with the road.

In collaboration with London-based logistics companyZhero, the cleantechstartupconcluded its first pilot in November 2022.

UK startup develops device to combat tyre wear pollution

The TC02 prototype was able to capture tyre wear of particles sized between 0.3 and 100 microns.

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Its also looking for partners to run larger pilots and OEMs interested in integrating the technology.

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With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies.

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