EPA Updates List of SmartWay Truck Tires
The EPA’s SmartWay program has updated its list of SmartWay verified medium truck radials available in the U.S. These verified tires, according to the EPA, "can reduce NOx emissions and fuel use by 3% or more, relative to the best selling new tires for line haul trucks, when used on all five axles on long
Toyo M157 is SmartWay-Verified
The new Toyo M157 free-rolling axle tire for long haul, over the highway operations is U.S. EPA SmartWay verified and features the tiremaker’s proprietary e-balance technology. The result is a uniform and consistent tire that delivers improved fuel economy while fighting irregular wear, according to the company. Fuel consumption is reduced by premium, low rolling
New SmartWay Firestone Steer Line Introduced
Bridgestone Americas is launching the new Firestone FS507 Plus, steer/all-position radial that delivers "superior fuel efficiency and outstanding dependability," according to the tiremaker.The SmartWay verified FS507 Plus also meets California Air Resources Board (CARB) rules. “Fleets who rely on Firestone’s superior cost per mile and value can run SmartWay-verified Firestone tires on every wheel position.
Three Sumitomo Tires Added to SmartWay List
TBC Wholesale Group said that three of its Sumitomo brand radial truck tires have received U.S. EPA SmartWay verification. Added to the SmartWay Transport Partnership list of verified low-rolling resistance tires were the Sumitomo ST778SE steer radial, ST710SE trailer radial and ST938SE drive radial. "Three very good truck tires have been made even better with
New SmartWay Drive Tire from Goodyear
Goodyear launched the new SmartWay-verified G572 LHD drive tire with Fuel Max Technology. The deep tread G572 LHD features 30/32nds of tread, making it the deepest-tread drive tire with SmartWay approval on the market, the tiremaker claimed. “It’s an innovative drive tire that balances enhanced fuel economy with longer miles to removal,” said Donn Kramer,
Toyo’s New M657 SmartWay Verified
Toyo Tire (USA) Inc. has introduced the M657, a new on-highway drive axle position medium truck tire. EPA SmartWay-verified, Toyo said the tire is "ideal for long haul, highway applications, while helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions." Toyo said the M657 was developed using Toyo’s E-balance technology, which includes a stiffer belt package and bead
New SmartWay Open Shoulder Drive from Conti
Continental Tire the Americas has introduced a new open shoulder drive tire that already has been SmartWay verified. The Continental HDR1 Eco Plus is designed for regional fleet applications, and delivers both improved fuel efficiency and traction, according to CTA. “We’re proud to offer this unique drive tire that meets the strict requirements of the
SmartWay Certification for Kumho Trailer Tire
Kumho Tire reported that its KLT02e trailer tire, which will soon be available through dealers in North America, has achieved SmartWay certification by the EPA. In order to receive the SmartWay designation, the KLT02e needed to demonstrate a reduction in Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions for an estimated fuel savings of 3% or greater, relative to
First GT Radial Long Haul Tires Receive SmartWay Verification
GT Radial’s first tires to receive SmartWay verification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are the company’s GSL213 steer tire and GT669+ drive tire. To otain the verification, these products were proven to reduce emissions and provide an estimated fuel savings of 3% or greater against market-leading on-highway commercial truck tires, the tiremaker said. “This
Cooper’s Roadmaster RM180 Verified by SmartWay
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has achieved its first SmartWay verified commercial truck tire – the Roadmaster RM180. The tire has been added to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay Transport Partnership’s list of verified low rolling resistance tires, which help reduce fuel consumption, ultimately cutting costs and benefiting the environment, according to the