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We’ve seen attempts to use discarded tires as gadget covers, and the tire lounge chair design by Ludovic Peperstraete pulls one up on that, if it ever goes into production that is. The lounge chair bypasses the problems associated with recycling...

Researchers at Oregon State University have found that plant fiber based microcrystalline cellulose can effectively replace silica in tires, and the environmentally friendly change could even drive tire costs lower, with increased fuel efficiency,...

Tire manufacturer Hankook has rolled out its range of “enfren” low rolling resistance tires that offer greater fuel economy. They claim a 5.1% saving over conventional steel radials and official Korean Automotive Institute tests say the use of...

According to estimates, more than a billion tires end up in landfills annually, and since they contain metal, they can’t be used for conventional recycling processes. Research at CSIRO is headed in direction to get rid of this problem, something..

The temperature of cars will soon fall several degrees to become the coolest things on the road. Continental Tires is expected to release their latest range of futuristic tires, which can talk to each other! These tires are embedded with chips that...

In the quest to go green and save fuel on the way, people are turning to green technologies as a savior. Everything green is mostly considered good, but as it is, going green may create more serious problems than those it solves. Green Tires have been...

A new revolutionary tire from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's with the power to reduce fuel consumption is finally introduced. Named the Fuel Max Technology, these tires during a test conducted by Society of Automotive Engineers showed a relative 8...

Anyone owning heavy vehicles will realize the extra investment needed to keep the machine running, eating up all profits made from it. However, researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has come out with a useful discovery that could help you.

It so happens that a flat tire befalls on you on your way to an important meeting. What can you do... change the tire and arrive all greasy at the meeting or be late for waiting for help? Equally bad! Therefore, to prevent such unfortunate incident from..

To better take car of your car and for that comfy ride one needs to maintain proper tire pressure. Fine, you can go to a gas station and check, but what if you are in a hurry - why not have a portable, easy to carry gadget instead. To help you out,...