Technology tire news
Continental tests prototype tires for electric buses
According to the German company Continental, not only car manufacturers, but also tire companies, which need to produce products that meet new technical requirements, must adapt in response to the increasing popularity of electric vehicles.
Dec 01, 2020
Goodyear and TuSimple launch a joint project
Goodyear announces a strategic partnership with TuSimple, an unmanned cargo technology company.
Nov 23, 2020
Michelin and Pyrowave to bring new recycling technology to market
The Michelin Group and Canadian plastic recycling startup Pyrowave have joined forces to accelerate the time to market for a new recycling technology.
Nov 23, 2020
Linglong Group will engage in virtual tire testing
The Linglong Group, the parent company of Chinese manufacturer Shandong Linglong Tire, is currently setting up a virtual test site at its Tire Test Center in Zhaoyuan City, Shandong Province, China.
Nov 20, 2020
SRI has tested a tire monitoring system for self-driving vehicles
Sumitomo Rubber Industries has created a system designed to support Level 4 autonomous vehicles by continuously monitoring tire pressure data and immediately alerting you to symptoms that require service.
Nov 20, 2020
Goodyear doubles use of rice husk silica
Goodyear expects to double its use of silica from rice hulls by 2021.
Nov 14, 2020
Enviro will supply recovered carbon black for Trelleborg rubber compounds
Scandinavian Enviro Systems, a Swedish tire pyrolysis company, will supply reclaimed carbon black to Trelleborg in Forsched, Sweden, where it will be used to produce rubber compounds for various customers.
Nov 13, 2020
BFGoodrich and Cabella's design off-road boots
BFGoodrich is using experience in grip on muddy and rocky roads to create “shoes” that are not made for cars.
Nov 02, 2020
ANRPC lowers its annual forecast for natural rubber production
The Association of Natural Rubber Manufacturing Countries has downgraded its 2020 feedstock production forecast due to sharp declines in annual production in India and Thailand.
Oct 19, 2020
Tyrata tire depth analysis module enters the Japanese market
The tire sensor specialist Tyrata Inc. and the Japanese trading company Marubeni Corp. entered into a partnership agreement to promote the Tyrata tire depth analysis system in Japan.
Oct 19, 2020