Stay tuned for more information on the Tire Emissions Research Conference, an event supported by the Tire Industry Project (TIP), scheduled for September 3-4, 2025 in Boston, USA.
Following the success of the conference last year, the 2025 edition will take place in collaboration with Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston, focusing exclusively on discussing scientific research and promoting actionable solutions in tire emissions.
Engage with experts as they address the critical challenges and opportunities in reducing tire and road wear emissions.
Learn about the latest research and its impact, including mitigation strategies on use-phase tire emissions.
Conference Topics
Tire and road emissions generation and characterization (particulates and constituents)
This section is expected to cover the following topics:
- The levels of and types of emissions per kilometer/mile, including average emissions (emission factors) and considering influent factors (driving style, vehicle, road, climate, etc.).
- What do we know about potential particles of nanometer size from tires?
- What do we know about physical/chemical characteristics of tire emissions and TRWP in particular (e.g., density, size distribution)?
Environmental distribution and fate of tire emissions
This section is expected to cover the following topics:
- Analytical methods for quantification of tire emissions in different environmental compartments.
- Sampling and modeling of tire emissions of distribution in different environmental compartments.
Behavior and impact of tire emissions on the environment (Environmental impact of tire emissions)
This section is expected to cover the following topics:
- Transformation and interactions of TRWP, rubber, and associated additives in the environment.
- Measurement of TRWP leachates in environment.
- Ecotoxicity and mode of action of TRWP/Leachates/Transformation products.
Design alternatives
This section is expected to cover innovation and new approaches pertaining to the development and adoption of tire and vehicle design alternatives with the potential to reduce the generation and/or impact of tire emissions such as:
- Tire designs.
- Alternative tire materials.
- Vehicle design.
- Vehicle mounted capture devices.
- Impacts of EV vs conventional internal combustion engine on tire emissions.
Civil engineering measures and environmental practices for mitigation of tire emissions
This section is expected to cover the following topics:
- Roadside runoff and Stormwater management technologies and practices.
- Vehicle capture device technologies and practices.
- Wastewater treatment technologies and practices.
- Road surface and compositional impacts.
- Street cleaning techniques and management practices.
- Analytical characterization of stormwater composition.
Why attend?
Be part of a science-based conference dedicated to discussing tire emissions research and addressing actionable solutions.
Collaborate and share insights with leading experts.
Who is it for?
This independent conference is focused on collaboration and designed for scientists, regulators, NGOs, and academia who are actively pursuing science-based research and solutions relating to tire and road wear emissions.
