South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group has entered into an MoU with French tyre maker Michelin to develop next-generation tyres optimised for Hyundai’s premium electric vehicles (EVs). The new MoU follows the successful completion of the two parties’ first partnership and…
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Continental tyres partner with Ain Dubai
Huge wheels are no stranger to German tyre manufacturer Continental. But now, Continental tyres are being used to help operate the world’s largest and tallest observation wheel – Ain Dubai, by Dubai Holding, located on Dubai’s island destination, Bluewaters. Continental’s…
Michelin covers challenges, innovation of 100% sustainable tyres of the future
French tyre maker Michelin, does not need to gaze on a crystal ball to foresee what a “tyre of the future” would look and feel like. The tyre industry is responding to the climate emergency with 100 percent sustainable tyres.…
Grupo Antolin develops headliner from ELTs, PU waste
Spanish automotive parts supplier Grupo Antolin has developed what it says is the first headliner made by thermoforming a PU foam based on materials made from plastic waste and end-of-life (ELT) tyres. Antolin partnered with German chemical firm BASF on the material’s manufacturing process and has…
Continental unveils biomaterials concept tyres; to roll out tech for recycled PET polyester tyre
Continental’s ground-breaking Conti GreenConcept tyre design (previously introduced at the Munich auto show) combines current and new technology methods to the development of sustainable passenger car tyres. The study’s purpose is to reduce resource usage in every step of the…
Agilyx and Kumho partner to develop eco-SSBR from plastics for tyres
US recycling firm Agilyx Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Agilyx AS, and South Korean Kumho Petrochemical, a manufacturer of synthetic rubber, are collaborating to explore the development and construction of a chemical recycling project in South Korea. The project…
Michelin acquires Allopneus to consolidate e-commerce presence
French tyre maker Michelin has acquired 100% ownership of Allopneus SAS, the French firm involved in sales and tyre fitting online for private individuals. Since 2015, Michelin had held 40% of the capital of the company, founded in 2004 by…
Eastman Chemical to sell-off tyre additives business
US-headquartered global specialty materials company, Eastman Chemical Company has entered into a definitive agreement with an affiliate of One Rock Capital Partners to sell the rubber additives, including its Crystex insoluble sulfur and Santoflex antidegradants, and other product lines and…
Graphene from tyre waste can reinforce concrete
Scientists from the Texas-based Rice University have optimised a process to convert waste rubber tyres into graphene that can be used to strengthen concrete. Using a green technology called the “flash” process introduced by the Rice University lab of chemist…
Cooper issues major recall of defective light truck tyres
Finland, Ohio=headquartered Cooper Tire & Rubber Co is recalling over 430,000 light truck tyres in the US on tyre failure risk from sidewall bulges. The recall, which is expected to commence March 25, covers certain Discoverer, Evolution, Courser, Deegan, Adventurer,…