[maxsilver]

Yes, electric cars eliminate the vast majority of the concerns mentioned. (Zero tailpipe emissions, significantly less brake pad emissions, significantly less noise, etc).

[thaumasiotes]

> significantly less noise

Unless the movement to have electric cars play loud noises at all times "for public safety" gets its way.

[zardo]

The rule was approved last fall. Unless it was caught up in the Trump regulation freeze, it's going into effect in 2019.

[elchief]

The fine particles from tires are really bad for people too though