Pirelli to Team with Chinese on Eco-Tires
The Silvio Tronchetti Provera Foundation and the University of Shandong in Jinan, China, have signed a research agreement for the study of a new generation of eco-friendly tires.
Old Versus New
When it comes to the low rolling resistance debate, the gloves are off.
Scooter Tyres Put Bums on Seats
Seats made from reclaimed scooter tyres found in an East London mechanics’ yard are one of the latest products from innovative design e-retailer, one eco home.
Hankook Announces Increased Environmental Technology Spending
Korea’s Hankook Tire has released details of its plans for an annual total of “at least 12.5 million euros” research and development spending on eco-friendly technology in the coming years.
iVoice Technology Talks Tyre Trash
The U.S.-based company iVoice Technology has filed a patent application on a rubbish bin made entirely from recycled tyre crumb rubber.
Misc. Folder: NTSW, Checkoffs, Greening, Spending, Shops & a Really Odd EU Scheme
You don’t necessarily see all of this, but I find it quite interesting to watch so many tiremakers, car dealers and non-tire dealer retailers jump aboard the National Tire Safety Week boat. Come April, we get flooded with news about free inflation pressure checks, tire gauges, educational events, press conferences, spokespeople…the list goes on and
The Color Green Coming To Your Shop
You can’t ignore the movement. Here’s how to make it work for you. Anyone who has been around since the 1960s remembers the beginnings of the environmental movement, our first recycling efforts and the green-colored peace sign that was adopted as the pro-ecology logo. Since those first baby steps, we’ve seen the birth of CAFÉ
SmartWay Unveils Web Site for Competitive Loans
EPA’s SmartWay Transportation Partnership is kicking off a new Web-based finance clearinghouse program at its booth during the 2008 Mid-America Trucking Show.
Yokohama Tire to Introduce Two New Truck Tires
Two new Yokohama commercial truck tires will make their debut at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s (TMC) annual meeting and trade show, Feb. 4-6 at the Orlando Convention Center (Booth 2023).
Yokohama Launches Eco Treadsetters Social Network Site
(Akron/Tire Review) Yokohama Tire Corp. launched Eco Treadsetters, a consumer online social network focused on environmental issues.