TVS Eurogrip launches steel belted agro-industrial radial tyres
At the end of 2023, we reported how TVS Eurogrip was planning to extend its position as a well-known name in the two-wheel sector in Europe by introducing a range of off-highway tyres to build on its reputation in the implement, forklift and industrial tyre segments. Back then, the emphasis was on the forthcoming VF range, but during the course 2024, the company has also introduced a range of steel belted agro-industrial radial tyres designed for use in “telescopic handlers, compact wheel loaders, and backhoe loaders used in both agricultural and industrial applications”.
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Clarios partnering with truck maker to develop 24v Li-ion battery
Together with a “major European commercial truck manufacturer,” low-voltage battery solutions firm Clarios is working to develop 24-volt lithium-ion batteries for heavy-duty applications. The two parties have entered into an agreement to this effect, and Clarios intends to market the resulting product under the Varta Automotive brand name.
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Petlas showcases innovations at IAA Transportation 2024
At this week’s IAA Transportation show, Turkish tyre maker Petlas has presented its commercial line-up, including several new additions. These include truck/bus, coach and trailer tyres.
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Tyre News in Numbers September 2024
Tyres & Accessories’ monthly Tyres News in Numbers’ column boils down the latest tyre industry news to the most important statistics of the month. Below, we look at the big numbers from the September 2024 magazine. £110.11: The maximum import tariff per tyre on Chinese-produced truck and bus tyres recommended by the UK’s Trade Remedies Authority (TRA)...
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Transense selected for £11 million EV project
Transense Technologies plc has been selected as a key partner in an £11 million electric vehicle (EV) research and development programme, that will be part funded by the UK Government through the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC).
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Cybertruck owners report just 6000-mile tyre life
Tesla Cybertruck owners are complaining of getting just 6,000 miles tyre life from the the famous electric pickups. According to The Drive, one member of the Cybertruck Owners Club says his barely three-month-old Cyber truck has just 6,251 miles on the odometer but is already needing a tyre change.
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BKT tyres on display at Plant Operator of the Year
During UK Plant Operator of the Year 2024, BKT will be on-stage along with Kirkby Tyres, its distributor for the UK. The countrys largest independent annual event in the construction industry will not only focus on the industry players competing for the highly coveted title, but also on key issues like technology, performance, and sustainability that are vital to the industrys progress.
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Westlake adds steer, drive tyres to Gen II truck range
The IAA Transportation show that’s currently taking place in Hannover, Germany offers the commercial transport sector an opportunity to present its latest products to a large audience. Among the many new launches is the latest commercial range from ZC Rubber.
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Oak Tyres becomes Linglong Tire UK and Ireland distributor
Oak Tyres, part of Oak Group Holdings, has partnered with Linglong Tire to exclusively distribute its products across the UK and Ireland. According to the company, the new partnership and extension of Oak’s brand portfolio is “a strategic move to facilitate growth, whilst reacting to increased market demand in the value tyre category”.
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Them’s the brakes – Auto Bild testing eliminates 33 winter tyres
The tyre size 205/55 R16 is still the best-selling across Europe, and the team at Auto Build has once again selected this dimension for their latest winter tyre test. The German motoring publication has now published the results of the test’s qualifying round, which begins with 55 brands of winter tyre and ends with just 20. These last tyres standing will participate in further, in-depth testing to determine Auto Bild’s recommended winter tyres for the coming season.
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Prometeon highlighting rebranding at IAA Transportation
Although it has come to IAA Transportation armed with new products and an enhanced fleet management offer, the primary focus for Prometeon Tyre Group is brand recognition. The well-known Pirelli name is disappearing from the sidewalls of its premium-level commercial and off-highway tyre range, and the time is right for OEMs to become better acquainted with Prometeon.
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Hella Gutmann launches mega macs S 20 multi-brand diagnostics for Android
Hella Gutmann has launched its latest diagnostic device, the mega macs S 20. Unveiled at Automechanika Frankfurt 2024, the mega macs S 20 builds on the success of its predecessor, the mega macs ONE.
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Evonik aiming for 20% recycled rubber in new tyres
At present, trade associations in the tyre recycling sector generally recommend that no more than around five per cent ground rubber from end-of-life tyres goes into the production of new tyres. But Evonik is confident of quadrupling this ratio. A team of researchers have been working to counter the restrictions imposed by the chemical structure of recycled rubber, and the company reports having achieved a “key step forward with a process that could make it possible to use up to four times as much recycled rubber in new tyres as in the past.”
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Goodyear DriverHub application now available in PACCAR Connect for DAF Trucks
The Goodyear DriverHub application has been into PACCAR Connect, the new advanced online fleet management platform from DAF Trucks. According to the company, this addition “provides benefits for both truck drivers and fleet managers by offering tyre data insights that can enhance fleet performance and support more informed decision-making”. As a result, the Goodyear DriverHub application within PACCAR Connect is available on all new DAF trucks equipped with a PACCAR Connect tablet.
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1 brand, 2 generations: Testing Pirelli all-season tyres
Tyre tests typically involve a head-to-head evaluation of the latest products from numerous brands. Typically, but not always, as the team at Autozeitung restrict their latest all-season test to just two tyres, both Pirelli Cinturato All Season models. The SF3 version, which debuted earlier this year, faces off against the 2021-launched SF2.
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