Car and truck tires are made up to a large extent from natural rubber - in other words, they are produced from renewable raw materials. Working in their laboratories - their mysterious 'magic kitchens' - chemists are constantly searching for new mixtures and compounds to help them to come up with tyres which meet consumers' high demands.
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations announced today that its Turanza EL400 Run-Flat tires featuring the company’s latest “3G RFT” technology will be fitted as standard equipment on select models of Toyota’s new 2011 Sienna minivan.
An innovative tire from Goodyear, with elements such as a Fuel-Saving Tread Compound, has been named one of the "100 Most Innovative Products of the Year" by Popular Science magazine.
Bridgestone Corporation today announced it has successfully developed new technologies and related it’s practical applications that improve the riding comfort of run-flat tires. Bridgestone will begin marketing this “third generation” of run-flat tires in 2009, focusing on sales to original equipment manufacturers for installation in new passenger vehicles. As environmental awareness grows worldwide, automakers are accelerating
Brembo, Magneti Marelli and Pirelli announced the start of cooperation in technology with the aim of developing leading edge solutions for the Italian and international automotive industry. The Cyber Tyre, the intelligent tyre developed by Pirelli, will be integrated with Magneti Marelli electronic control systems and with Brembo’s evolved braking systems in order to realize ad
While many drivers are in favor of more environmentally positive mobility, most are unaware of how tires can reduce a vehicle’s environmental impact by improving its energy performance. In a recent survey by Michelin, tires are mentioned as a source of pollution by only 24 percent of those surveyed. In fact, due to rolling resistance,
Michelin has more than 6,000 people around the world involved in research, development and process engineering. Michelin Technology Center teams are active on four continents- Europe (France and Spain), North America (United States), South America (Brazil) and Asia (Japan, Thailand and China). Michelin allocates more than 600 million euros a year to its research programs,
Constantly renewing its products and processes is a fundamental part of Michelin’s identity. Underpinning this day-to-day focus on innovation is a powerful commitment to making the transport of people and goods safer, more cost-efficient and more environmentally friendly. This philosophy is reflected in all the tires designed by Michelin, as well as in its services
Long-haul and regional truckers who have come to rely on the fuel-efficient, long-lasting Michelin XZA3 truck tire can now increase safety on the highway using Michelin technology. With the patented Antisplash™ deflector on both of the tire’s sidewalls, the new Michelin XZA3 Antisplash tire
Dunlop, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high and ultra high performance tires, has introduced SP Sport Maxx TT, the new ultra-high performance tire with DuPont™ Kevlar® technology. The new Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT also features a motor sport derived compound with nanoparticles and Touch Technology. The SP Sport Maxx TT, which is the
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