3 Mar 2024
Japanese group targets air flow resistance to improve fuel efficiency of next-generation EV tires
Kobe, Japan - Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) has developed a new simulation technique which is aimed at enhancing aerodynamic characteristics of tires of electric vehicles (EVs).
The newly developed "tire aerodynamic simulation" technology uses artificial intelligence (AI) to visualise the airflow around the tire of a running vehicle, the Japanese group announced 7 Feb.
The process uses actual vehicle data to calculate the aerodynamics of a rotating tire while simulating the tire pattern and analysing results through the use of AI technology.
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