Bridgestone Americas has launched the Firestone FT492 trailer tire, offering fleets a fuel-efficient, SmartWay-verified and California Air Resources Board compliant option.
Michelin's Executive Vice President Laurent Bourrut describe's how the company's UPTIS airless tire concept is the culmination of the company's vision for a sustainable future.
Nothing is more important to your fleet’s success than properly spec’d trucks. But there are thousands of options out there, so determining which specs are best for your needs can be a challenge. Here's some advice from a longtime spec'ing authority.
The 2019 Movin'On Summit, a transportation technology and sustainability showcase created and fostered by Michelin, was held June 4 to 6 in Montreal. HDT Executive Editor David Cullen was on hand, getting a glimpse into what the sustainable future of transportation may hold..
Cooper Tire is offering a full lineup of Cooper Pro Series tires with the addition of the Pro Series long haul trailer tire, joining the Pro Series long haul drive and long haul steer tires.
Michelin and General Motors presented a new generation of airless wheel technology for passenger vehicles — the Michelin Uptis (or Unique Puncture-proof Tire System) prototype — at a sustainable mobility event.
Making tires more environmentally friendly involves everything from finding rubber alternatives to retreading and recycling.
These days, the tires that have made Michelin a leading global brand are just one aspect of its worldwide operations, and the company has ambitions to be a thought leader in the advancement of sustainable mobility around the world.
Should tire inflation systems be part of the new federal greenhouse gas/fuel economy rules? Trucking’s track record with pressure maintenance says yes. But, uncertainty over the definition of proper inflation raises questions.
With regulations affecting how fleets fit their wheels, the retreading industry is still deciding whether or not the inclusion of verified low-rolling-resistance tires on the EPA's SmartWay list has helped the industry.
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