Goodyear has developed a tire made from 90% sustainable materials

Goodyear has developed a tire made from 90% sustainable materials that can also save fuel, it is a “demonstration tire” and it passed all of Goodyear’s internal testing, as well as all applicable regulatory testing, it was shown to have a lower rolling resistance than a comparable conventional tire, meaning this tire would be a good fit for EVs or models designed to maximize gas mileage. Goodyear claims to have used 17 major ingredients, including 12 different tire components that are either sustainably sourced or at least have a lower environmental impact than comparable materials currently used in production tires. The company is also planning to release a production tire with 70% sustainable content this year.

Goodyear is an American multinational tire manufacturing company. Founded in 1898, it is one of the largest tire companies in the world and produces a wide range of tire types, including those for cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, and airplanes. Goodyear also operates a number of other businesses, including a line of chemical products and rubber-related items. The company is headquartered in Akron, Ohio and has manufacturing facilities in several countries around the world. Goodyear is also known for its innovation and technology in tire manufacturing, regularly develops new and advanced tire designs for various uses and applications.

Source:greencarreports.