Michelin leadership talks EVs, sustainability and airless tires
Executives discuss the future of sustainable tire manufacturing, the relationship between EVs and tire waste and what’s next for airless tire technology.
EV tire satisfaction gap widens as wear rates increase, J.D. Power study finds
The J.D. Power study shows that EV owners have similar expectations of tire wear as owners of gas-powered vehicles do.
Kumho Tire U.S.A. launches two new EV tire options
The Majesty 9 Solus TA91 EV is ideally suited for drivers of EV coupes, sedans, and CUVs, while the Crugen HP71 EV is designed for CUVs and SUVs with an added level of all-weather performance.
Pirelli equips its P Zero Elect tire on the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N
In a two-year collaboration with Hyundai, Pirelli said it developed a custom version of its P Zero tire for the EV.
Hankook to display its iON tire lineup at this year’s Electrify Expo
Hankook will also sponsor Electrify Expo’s Demo District, designed to provide hands-on experiences with EVs.
Can you jumpstart an EV?
First thing’s first: Find the LV battery, which could be anywhere in the vehicle.
BEV brake service tips
To disconnect the 12-volt power system on the Model S you must access the “frunk” or front trunk. And before you disconnect the 12-volt battery you need to do two things.
Don’t overlook the importance of EV service training
We look at our data from tire dealers surrounding EV service and discuss how not providing training could be detrimental.
Hankook Tire’s Rob Williams on leveraging momentum for global expansion
The company’s North America president tells all regarding product philosophy, dealer growth strategy, and what responding to the tire market means in 2024.
Continental highlights OEM vs. replacement EV tire differences during K&M Tire conference
Continental is providing existing replacement offerings that cover EV customer needs in its portfolio and is designating them as “EV ready.”
Recycled Rubber Coalition report examines EV impact on scrapped tires
The Coalition estimates there will be a 12% increase in the number of scrap tires that will be produced as drivers transition to EVs.
Yokohama Rubber will apply its EV marking on truck and bus tires
The E+ mark, which indicates the tire has qualities suitable for EVs, was first applied to Yokohama passenger tires in 2023.
