The idea of an airless tire almost seems too good to be true. Something that can maintain its integrity no matter what the temperature is. A piece of rubber that shrugs off nails, potholes, and ...
When it comes to the development of nonpneumatic tires, Kumho believes the key to commercialization is starting small. Micro, even. Kumho started its NPT journey back in 2000, and began developing the ...
A tire made completely of sustainably sourced, bio-based, renewable and recycled materials. and Michelin have journeyed to develop and implement airless tire solutions. This story is part of a larger ...
STORY: These airless tires were invented by NASA for roving around on the Moon but now an LA-based company is bringing the technology back down to Earth, in the hopes of making punctures a thing of ...
SALT LAKE CITY — Manufacturers are working to perfect airless tires in hopes of making flats a thing of the past. Airless tires could improve road safety and benefit the environment, according to ...
Ever had a flat tire you needed to fix on the freeway at 2 a.m., lit only by headlights and pure regret? You've probably pondered: Why the hell aren't we on airless tires by now? They're flat-proof, ...
Brian Cooley is CNET's Editor at large and has been with the brand since 1995. He currently focuses on electrification of vehicles but also follows the big trends in smart home, digital healthcare, 5G ...
Airless tires (also known as non-pneumatic tires) are exactly what they sound like: tires that don't depend on air pressure to hold their shape or support the vehicle's weight. Unlike traditional ...
Airless Tires are coming in 2024, and by then, they would be commercially available to passenger cars that would come out of the dealership (depending on their deals and partnerships) and in the ...
We’re moving into an electric vehicle transition, but pneumatic tires feel constant. Invented in 1888 by Dunlop but championed in the auto industry from 1891 onwards by Michelin, inflatable rubber has ...