In any automotive braking system, the linchpin factor is pressure. When you press on the brake pedal in your car, for instance, pressurized brake fluid is distributed to the pistons in wheels, which ...

A study has found microscopic particles emitted from certain types of commonly fitted brake pads can be more toxic than those found in diesel vehicle exhaust. A study by the University of Southampton ...

An electric car has become the ultimate status symbol for Hollywood's eco-conscious elite. But a new study suggests that electric vehicles (EVs) aren't as environmentally friendly as they might appear ...

For heavy duty trucks like semis hauling lots of cargo over long distances, conventional friction brakes just can't do it on their own. To maintain safe speeds and prevent overheating on long descents ...

The state Monday gave the village a thumbs down on restricting loud truck brakes but suggested that a noise ordinance be enforced to reduce the problem. The state Department of Transportation said ...