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TU/ecomotive presents VENTRA at Dutch Design Week, an electric concept car tackling tire and brake emissions. Beyond tailpipes, vehicle weight drives particle pollution. VENTRA solves this with a lightweight chassis and electrostatic capture.
Invisible Pollution
Environmental regulations historically focus on tailpipe exhaust, leaving non-exhaust emissions largely unaddressed. As electric vehicles become heavier due to battery packs, tire abrasion and brake wear increase, making tire dust a major contributor to fine particulate air pollution. VENTRA brings this hidden environmental issue to the forefront, proving that zero tailpipe emissions do not automatically mean zero vehicle pollution.
Integrated Filtration
The core of VENTRA lies in its dual approach: source-level reduction and active capture. Built around a carbon fiber mainframe weighing just 45.5 kg, its total chassis weight is reduced to 135 kg to minimize tire abrasion before it happens. To capture the particles that are generated, the onboard T.R.A.C.E. system uses electrostatic precipitation to draw fine particulate matter directly from the wheels while creating minimal aerodynamic drag.
Visitor Experience
At the exhibition, visitors can explore the sleek, two-seater concept car up close with its doors open. Vibrant orange wheelcaps draw immediate visual attention to the capture zones around the wheels.
