Vaculug offers electric waste vehicle tread compound

Vaculug has introduced an electric waste vehicle-orientated tread compound integrated with its Protekt System. This compound is being developed at Vaculug’s R&D facilities in Grantham and with their partner Vipal’s R&D team in Brazil.

Key features of the new tread compound include: Enhanced durability; optimized traction, providing electric waste vehicles with improved stability and control; fuel efficiency; sustainability, crafted with eco-friendly materials, aligning with global efforts to reduce the environmental impact of tyre manufacturing and disposal; cost-effective retreading, the tread compound is designed so tyres can be retreaded multiple times.

Harjeev Kandhari, chairman of the board at Vaculug, commented: “Our team is proud to present a tyre solution that not only meets the unique demands of electric waste vehicles but also addresses the critical need for sustainable practices in our industry. The integration of the Protekt System further emphasizes our commitment to safety and performance.”