INTERNATIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTROLLING NON - EXHAUST TRANSPORT EMISSIONS
Keywords:
non-exhaust emissions; brake dust; tire wear; PM₂.₅; Euro 7; UNECE; air quality; UzbekistanAbstract
Non-exhaust emissions (NEE) from road transport – particulate matter (PM) generated by brake wear, tire wear, road surface wear, and resuspended road dust – are recognized as a major contributor to urban air pollution . As tailpipe emissions decline under strict exhaust standards, NEE can account for the majority of traffic-related PM. International agencies (EU, UNECE, WHO, EPA, Japan, China) are therefore considering or adopting new regulations to address NEE. This study reviews and compares global regulatory frameworks for NEE control
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