Marangoni Equipment Approved by European Standards
Equipment used by Marangoni to test tire rolling resistance has been found to be compliant with TÜV standards. TÜV, or Technical Inspection Association, is an independent, third-party organization based in Germany that validates the safety of products and services in the European Union.
Falken Rolls Out Ziex Summer Eco Tire
Falken has added the ZE914 EcoRun to its Ziex line of tires. The tire boasts 20% less rolling resistance than the Ziex ZE912, the tiremaker said.
Fuel-Efficient Tires are Here to Stay
Both consumers and automakers are expressing a demand for low rolling resistance and other fuel-efficient considerations. But how are manufacturers experiencing and dealing with the trend?
Sailun Gets EPA SmartWay Approval
China’s Sailun brand of medium truck tires has gained EPA SmartWay low rolling resistance verification for its S622 EFT radial trailer tire.
Two Continental Retreads Verified as Low RR
Two of Continental Tire the Americas’ ContiTread retreads have been verified as low rolling resistance by the U.S. EPA’s SmartWay Transport Partnership.
Yokohama Rolls Out 709ZL Commercial Drive Tire
The company’s new 709ZL drive tire features Zenvironment technology to combine the latest casing design, rubber compounding and tread design. The tiremaker added it also offers better fuel efficiency and low rolling resistance.
Continental Releases HTL2 Eco Plus Low Platform Trailer Tire
Continental’s HTL2 Eco Plus (Heavy Trailer Long-Haul) features a low rolling resistance compound and cooler operating temperatures. Available in three sizes, the 18-ply tire also features a tread pattern that reduces stone retention for increased casing life.
Eco Tires a ‘Primary Focus,’ Lanxess CEO Says
Lanxess CEO Axel Heitmann said low rolling resistance tires are the fastest growing sector in the tire industry, increasing globally by about 10% each year.
Truck Tire Sealant, Balancer from Ride-On
The company’s Commercial High Speed tire sealant and tire balancer formula helps fleets keep vehicles on the road and saves on tire maintenance costs by reducing the rolling resistance and heat build-up associated with underinflated and unbalanced tires.
New Yokohama Tire on Slate for LA Auto Show
The Avid Ascend orange oil-infused tire offers “remarkable mileage, all-season performance and low rolling resistance,” the tiremaker said.