European Commission Proposes Tyre Labelling Scheme
The European Commission has proposed a draft directive to introduce a tyre-labelling scheme aimed at encouraging sales of more energy efficient (low rolling resistance) tyres.
The Greenest Tyres
Tyre manufacturers have been using recycled rubber in agricultural and OTR tyres for some time, but new research shows that lower rolling resistance passenger and truck tyres could be greener still if they also used ultra-fine recycled rubber powder in their compound recipes.
Old Versus New
When it comes to the low rolling resistance debate, the gloves are off.
Goodyear Presents Next Generation RunOnFlat Technology in Geneva
New tyres lower rolling resistance
Michelin Invests $6.8 Million to Improve Fuel Economy
Michelin is investing $6.8 million in a research and development project focused on further improving vehicle fuel economy by reducing tire rolling resistance.
MRF Releases Silica Based PCR Range
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) India’s largest tyre manufacturer, MRF, has unveiled a new high performance passenger line. Called the MRF ZSLK, the tyre features a silica reinforced compound that is said to reduce rolling resistance, thus providing economic and green benefits.
Hankook to Show New European Made Tyres at IAA
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Hankook Tire will showcase its first European-made tyres, low rolling resistance tyres at this year’s 62nd IAA Car Show.
Congress’ CAF⊃ Boost Plan Includes RMA’s Fuel Efficiency Provision
(Akron/Tire Review – Detroit News) The drive to hike fuel efficiency standards took a dramatic step forward May 8 when a Senate committee approved a 40% increase over the next decade. SR 357 also includes a RMA-written amendment that would create national tire rolling resistance standards and grading system.
European Commission Awards LIFE-Environment Grant to Goodyear
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The European Commission has awarded Goodyear a major research and development grant for development of an ultra-low rolling resistance tyre with environmentally friendly resources.
Hankook Develops ‘Ultra Fuel Efficiency’ Tyre
(Clacton, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Hankook Tire Co. says it has developed an “ultra fuel efficiency tyre” called the fx-Optimo, which the company claims “drastically maximizes fuel efficiency” by lowering rolling resistance.