Two Bandag Retreads Earn SmartWay Verification
The EPA has added two Bandag brand retreads – B710 FuelTech and B197 FuelTech – to its SmartWay-verified low rolling resistance retread list. "We are constantly striving to develop eco-friendly products and processes while meeting the fuel saving needs of our customers," said Bert Jones, Bridgestone Americas product marketing manager for truck, retread and OTR tires. The
Three Roadmaster Radials Get EPA SmartWay Nod
Cooper’s Roadmaster RM180 steer tire, RM871 trailer tire and RM851 drive tire have received U.S. EPA SmartWay fuel efficiency verification.
Conti First in Line for SmartWay Retread Verification
The ink was barely dry on the letter from the EPA and Continental Tire the Americas was the first supplier to apply for SmartWay verification for its retreaded medium truck radials. CTA submitted two retread products – its Continental HDL Eco Plus ContiTread (drive) and Continental HTL Eco Plus ContiTread (trailer) – on June 12,
Yes! Retreads Now Eligible for SmartWay RR Verification
Retreaders and retread system suppliers have long wanted to be part of the EPA SmartWay program. Now they have their chance. On June 11, the U.S. EPA issued an interim protocol by which retread technologies can be “verified low rolling resistance retread products.” A letter and instructions from Karl Simon, director of transportation and climate
Samson, Advance Gain Spots on SmartWay List
Guizhou Tyre Corp. has joined a growing list of Chinese radial medium truck tire manufacturers with products receiving verification for the EPA SmartWay program. The tiremaker’s all-position Samson GL283A LET and Advance GL283A LET both earned EPA approval. The tires are both available in sizes 11R22.5, 11R24.5, 285/75R22.5, 395/75R22.5, 275/70R22.5, 255/70R22.5, 265/70R19.5, 245/70R19.5, 235/75R17.5, 225/70R19.5, 8R19.5
New SmartWay-Verified GT Radial Trailer Tire
The new GT Radial GT979 FS trailer tire is SmartWay-verified, meading it reduces emissions and provides an estimated fuel savings of 3% or greater against market leading on-highway commercial truck tires.
Giti Adds to SmartWay Portfolio
Giti Tire USA launched the SmartWay-verified GT Radial GT979 FS trailer tire at this week’s Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville. The GT Radial GT979 FS joins the GT Radial GSL213 FS steer tire and GT669+ FS drive tire, both of which received SmartWay verification in 2010. With addition, the tiremaker said, “There is now a
Aeolus Trail Axle Radial Meets SmartWay Criteria
The Aeolus HN808 has been verified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as meeting its SmartWay fuel efficiency criteria.
Live at SEMA: New Cooper Roadmaster is SmartWay Verified
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.’s new Roadmaster RM871 EM trailer tire has been verified by the EPA SmartWay program as a low rolling resistance tire. On display at the tiremaker’s SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo booth, the RM871 EM (for “energy max”) features a fuel-efficient tread compound; stone ejectors for casing protection; wide shoulder ribs to
Hankook AH24 Tire is SmartWay Verified
The AH24 premium regional steer/all-position commercial tire features Hankook’s e3 technology, which focuses on energy, economy and environment.