Continental Helps Set Electric Truck World Record
The three partners set the record on Continental EfficientPro tires, which the company says are designed for particularly low rolling resistance.
Continental Tests Tire Prototypes for E-Trucks
Continental says the current test series aims to increase efficiency even further by extending the range of operation and increasing rolling resistance.
UHP Summer Segment Holds Steady
While the constant aspect of dry grip has not changed, UHP summer tires now need to also incorporate reduced road noise and even rolling resistance to address the customer’s needs of today and tomorrow.
Pirelli Makes New Scorpion Zero Tire for Land Rover Defender
Pirelli says that its engineers worked from the ‘standard’ Scorpion Zero All Season, in 19- to 20-in. sizes, to increase its off-road ability and reduce rolling resistance to a minimum.
BKT Launches New Liftmax LM 63
BKT says this new product features a combination of low rolling resistance, reduced vibrations, excellent stability and a more comfortable drive.
Bridgestone Releases M713 Ecopia Drive Tire
Bridgestone says the M713 Ecopia tire offers fleets enhanced performance through an 8% improvement in rolling resistance and a 15% longer tread life.
Hankook Tire Launches Two New TBR Tires
Hankook Tire’s newest commercial tires incorporate its “Smart + Technology” manufacturing process to enhance breaking, multi-surface performance, rolling resistance and safety.
TBC Brands Introduces the Akuret Implement I-1 Ag Tire
The Akuret Implement I-1 was constructed to minimize tire deflection and provide excellent rolling resistance, TBC says.
Nokian Tyres Releases Sustainability Report
Since 2013, Nokian Tyres has reduced the rolling resistance of its tires by an average of 8%, part of a series of initiatives geared toward the company’s sustainability goals.
Technology Advances in Green Tires
The green tire industry, composed of low rolling resistance (LRR) tires as well as those emerging from sustainable materials, is a fast-growing part of the overall tire industry.
