Environment
Nokian has committed to using zero CO2 emission energy for the tire maker's new passenger tire plant in Oradea, Romania, signing a long-term agreement with renewable energy provider Enery to support that pledge.
Yokohama is continuing its mission of partnering with environmental outreach programs with the renewal of its volunteer partnership with the Tread Lightly! non-profit.
About 79% of end-of-life tires found second lives in ELT markets.
Bridgestone Americas' exploration of more sustainable materials has earned it a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office.
Ensuring a domestic supply of natural rubber is critical, and Ohio State University researchers are focusing efforts to do just that. And a $26 million grant will support their efforts.
Hankook is recognized for active involvement in sustainability initiatives as the official sponsor of Formula E.
Pirelli said it has obtained more than 500 OE homologations for its Elect tires since the battery electric- and plug-in-electric hybrid-vehicle specific tire was launched in 2019.
The California Energy Commission could be just a few months away from issuing a revised proposal for rules intended to ensure the energy efficiency of replacement passenger vehicle tires sold throughout state.
Nokian's passenger tire plant in Nokia recently earned ISCC PLUS status, allowing it to introduce new sustainable, certified raw materials in its tires.
It's one thing for a tire maker to produce a "green" tire, but it's a completely novel idea to produce a green tire (note the lack of quotes), period.