Liberty University is outfitting its fleet of maintenance vehicles with Michelin X Tweel airless radial tires, becoming the first known “Tweel-only” campus in the United States, Michelin says.
To maintain its 7,000-acre campus, the university uses about 75 utility vehicles and golf carts and 25 zero-turn mowers for landscape and grounds maintenance, snow removal, security patrol, garbage and recycling, athletic field maintenance, student and guest transport, as well as other tasks.
Yoshi is also commercializing its mobile EV charging platform to address EV fleet charging challenges.
Yoshi Mobility recently closed its $26 million Series C funding round. The round includes strategic investors General Motors Ventures and Bridgestone Americas, as well as international investors Universal Motors Agencies and Shikra Limited. Launched out of Y Combinator in 2016, the company is also backed by ExxonMobil, DN Automotive, NBA All-Star Kevin Durant, and NFL legend Joe Montana. Yoshi Mobility has raised more than $60 million to date. In addition to scaling its core business, the company said Series C funding enables it to expand three new business lines: preventative maintenance, virtual vehicle inspections and electric vehicle (EV) charging.
Chariarse has extensive experience in his field, working as a commercial truck field engineer in the tire industry for the past 21 years.
The Bandag Virtual Plant Tour is an internet browser-based experience that provides a step-by-step walkthrough of Bandag’s retreading process.
Giti Tire said it has been a supporter of education, organized farmer’s markets and participated in community food drives.
In addition to the in-game sponsorship of stolen bases, Atturo will run audio commercials during game day broadcasts throughout the season.
The right tires can contribute to significant forward sustainable progress for commercial fleets.
To better understand commercial tire expectations for the remainder of the year, Tire Review recently sat down with Pierluigi Cumo, VP of B2B products at Michelin North America.
This year’s event includes $100,000 in prizes, as well as a new 2024 Buick Encore for one select nominee.
The Blue Seal of Excellence is a mark of distinction bestowed by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
