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Sumitomo Eyes Fuel-Efficient Tyres

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(Akron/Tire Review) Sumitomo Rubber Industries has announced plans to develop more fuel-efficient passenger and light truck tyres. Company officials said that in the near future, Sumitomo will launch new tyres with rolling resistance about half that of existing standard tyres. The planned new radials are expected to improve fuel economy by some 10 per cent, the company said.

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