Economy

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Michelin ENERGY™ E-V tyre

Launched in early 2012 at the Geneva Motor Show on the Renault ZOE, the MICHELIN ENERGY™ E-V increases the range by 6%.

New Zealand Announces Initiative to Recycle Tyres

With approximately 3.5 million passenger tyres and 400,000 truck and other tyres reaching their end of life in New Zealand annually, the country is seeking economic ways to prevent long-term contamination as 85% of those tyres end up in landfills.

Eco Tyres are the Key to Saving Fuel

One way motorists can ensure their car isn’t costing more than it should to fill up is by keeping tyre pressures at the recommended levels, with some tyre manufacturers recently claiming that under-inflated tyres could be costing motorists 10% more in fuel.

Sculptures Made From Nothing but Used Tyres

He uses up to 50 different tyres on a single sculpture, with each artwork taking anywhere from a few weeks to several months to finish.

Here and Now with John Bowe

hese included tips to minimise driver fatigue, around mobile phone use, for driving in unpredictable weather conditions, to ensure proper use of seatbelts, and general car and tyre maintenance

Goodyear and Dunlop Tyres Support Research Into Tyre Recycling Options in New Zealand

Goodyear & Dunlop Tyres has already given its support to the Product Stewardship Foundation and is an active member of their working committee. The expected result of the funding is a more robust tyre collection and tyre recycling industry in New Zealand.

Bridgestone’s Water Management Initiatives

Bridgestone has highlighted its water management initiatives in conjunction with World Water Day on March 22, 2012, as declared by United Nations General Assembly.

Bridgestone Launches Research Project to Develop a Sustainable Source of Natural Rubber

Guayule (pronounced Why-u-lee) is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and it produces natural rubber in its bark and roots, which has almost identical qualities to the natural rubber harvested from Hevea trees, which is currently the primary source for the natural rubber used in tyres.

Michelin Video Highlights Importance of Fitting the Right Tyre

In the video, drivers Allan McNish and Tom Kristensen, and race engineer Howden Haynes share their views and experiences of tyres and talk about how innovation in motorsport benefits drivers with better cars and tyres

Growing Number of Women Involved in Tyre Development at Continental

We have also noticed a growing number of women joining our international training program in tyre research and development. In general, we do aim for a balanced ratio of male and female candidates for these programs