CATEGORY - ADVANCED DESIGN OF TIRES
29 Jul 2024
Developments that offer breakthroughs in terms of performance, safety and sustainability
ERJ readers are invited to identify, and comment on, entries they believe to be of particular significance for the industry. Your emailed feedback will guide our selection of the winners in each category, to be published in ERJ Sept/Oct 2024 issue:
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Combining a remarkably high share of sustainable materials with high-end levels of safety and performance, Continental’s UltraContact NXT is a worthy contender for a top innovation award. With a share of up to 65% of renewable, recycled and mass balance certified materials, the tire is claimed to be the most sustainable production tire on the market to date. All 19 sizes available are said to carry the highest possible rating (‘A’) of the EU tire label in rolling resistance, wet braking, and exterior noise.
Continental FTR Awards entry form... / Supporting information... /
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Goodyear (with ZF)
Integrated technologies for enhanced safety and driving dynamics
A collaboration with ZF has delivered the integration of Goodyear’s innovative SightLine suite of tire intelligence technologies with cubiX vehicle motion control software. In particular, Goodyear SightLine can reduce the risk of hydroplaning: detecting partial hydroplaning early while offering recommendations for optimal speed to enhance vehicle control.
ERJ report... / More information to follow...
Nokian Tyres (with UPM)
Wood-based fillers in tires
Nokian Tyres in partnership with UPM has developed a tire in which a significant part of carbon black is replaced with wood-derived renewable fillers. Introduced in June, the Green Step Ligna is said to be the “first ever” concept tire made with renewable lignin raw material. According to the tire maker, all fossil carbon black in the tire’s sidewalls is replaced by the new raw material. Under the innovative partnership, Nokian is licensing IP to enable UPM to supply the functional fillers throughout the global tire industry.
Nokian, UPM release... / UPM background article... /
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Pirelli
P Zero E summer tire
In 2023, Pirelli unveiled its P Zero E summer tire, which combines the Italian tire maker’s latest technical innovations to meet the highest demands of electric and sustainable mobility. New Runforward technology makes it possible to maintain control of the car in the event of a puncture and to continue driving for up to 40km at 80km/h without tire pressure. Moreover, the P Zero E is said to be the first UHP tire made of more than 55% bio-based and recycled materials. The entire range at launch has been awarded a Triple A rating on the EU tire label.
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Trelleborg Tires
Adaptive Tire Management System
For clear proof that tire innovation is not limited to on-road applications look no further than the new Trelleborg adaptive tire management system (ATMS) technology for agricultural and other off-road vehicles. The ATMS employs sensors, mounted on a tire integrated support, to detect working conditions in real-time and, so, can advise drivers on how to optimise tractor productivity and to reduce fuel consumption.
Trelleborg Tires ATMS release... /
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