Presentation on the EU 7th Framework project to 1) reduce brake-related PM10 emissions by at least 50% in compliance with the EU2020 thematic strategy of 47% reduction of particulate matter by 2020; and 2) to build a deeper understanding of the physical and chemical phenomena underlying the brake wear process, including higher comprehension and analysis of characteristics coarse, fine and UFP particles.

Report on the deliberations of the Particle Measurement Programme informal group, including proposal for the PMP group to undertake the development of a set of recommended measurement techniques and sampling procedures, investigation of typical driving patterns, compilation and monitoring of on-going research projects, as well as networking and exchange of information with experts in the field of non-exhaust traffic related particle emissions.

Discussion paper considering how to proceed in further investigations into non-exhaust emissions (tire, friction materials) from motor vehicles towards defining measurement procedures.

Review of findings from the review of literature on particle emissions from non-exhaust sources covering tires and brake materials.

Russian position paper on non-exhaust emissions from motor vehicles and road surfaces.

During motor transport operation, elevated concentrations of solid particles are formed in the air over the roadway as a result of particulate matter emissions from vehicle exhaust gases, tire and road surface wear particles, background air pollution and other processes. The content of tire and road surface wear particulates in the air over the roadway, as it has been specified in the previously submitted materials of the Russian delegation, amounts up to 60% from the total percentage of solid particles (WP-29-160-39). This paper presents further research into this subject.