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Developments in the Chinese and European tyre markets compared

Earlier this year, during a recent visit to China, on the sidelines of the GRTAE expo hosted in what can only be described as the tyre capital of the People’s Republic, Tyres & Accessories enjoyed a panel discussion with Car & Tire editor, Alex Shi. Formerly an executive within the tyre industry – including time with Goodyear – Car & Tires is known for its focus on tyres and is particularly strong when it comes to tyre testing and in the social media space. Indeed, they are something of a force online, with some 300,000 followers on WeChat, which is a bit like WhatsApp here in the West. True to form, not only was our discussion hosted in the main meeting room at GRTAE, it was also video recorded and streamed live to a potential audience of hundreds of thousands of Chinese-language followers in the East. Beginning with the current state of the respective Chinese and European tyre markets in light of recent macro-economic market trends, our discussion then moved onto the similarities and differences between the European and Chinese online tyre sectors.

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Transense selected for £11 million EV project

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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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Maxion shows steel wheel innovations

In addition to displaying its first ever forged aluminium wheel at the IAA Transportation show, Maxion Wheels is giving visitors a taste of the superlative with its lightest sustainable steel truck wheel as well as a new solution for carrying greater loads without additional wheel weight.

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Almost half of dealers say government’s ZEV Mandate targets need to be relaxed

Almost half of dealers (47 per cent) say that the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate targets should be relaxed, according to new research. September’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows that 52 per cent believe that the market needs more time to electrify. Additionally, 30 per cent think that manufacturers will end up being fined under the scheme, 28 per cent that the ZEV Mandate targets are too ambitious and 23 per cent that the targets will be scrapped.

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Garage Services Online to help workshops break into EV market

A new campaign which aims to help independent garages capitalise on the rapidly growing hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) market, has been launched by Garage Services Online. The ‘EV Edge’ initiative aims to help independent garages that have invested in EV skills and equipment become the go-to choice for the MOT, servicing and repairs of hybrid and EVs.

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Hankook supplies OE tyres for all-electric Cupra Tavascan

Hankook is supplying its iON evo SUV tyres for the new Cupra Tavascan. Specially developed for all-electric vehicles, this summer tyre has been developed to match the handling characteristics of the SUV, according to the tyremaker. The Hankook premium tyre, with the “+” marking for original equipment, is available for the Cupra Tavascan as a mixed tyre in the 19-inch variants and as an all-position tyre in the 20- and 21-inch sizes. The 21-inch tyre also comes in a special sport design, identifiable by the notation “e-Performance” on the sidewall. In keeping with its sporty tuning, it offers even more traction and shorter braking distances thanks to its high-grip mixture. Hankook also offers a 19-inch all-season tyre, designed specifically for electric vehicles, as original equipment for the model.

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Webfleet study – AI & EVs to shape future fleet management

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Fifty-eight per cent of fleet managers expect to implement artificial intelligence (AI) within the next five years, according to a new global study released by Webfleet to commemorate its 25th anniversary. The research, commissioned by Bridgestone’s fleet management solution, was conducted across 15 countries with 1,800 fleet managers participating to provide insights into the current and future landscape of fleet digitisation. The findings indicate a growing commitment to increasing investment in digital fleet solutions, with AI and electric vehicle (EV) technologies expected to play a central role.

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EV ‘Ride and Drive’ event at September VRA meeting

An electric vehicle (EV) ride and drive event is the main attraction of the next member meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).

Held at the UK headquarters of Arval in Swindon on Thursday 26 September, it will include models from BYD, Hyundai and others, as well as a selection of used vehicles.

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Webfleet sets record for longest single-charge EV journey

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Webfleet has achieved a new milestone by breaking the Guinness World Records title for the longest journey by an electric car on a single charge, covering 569.64 miles. The Bridgestone fleet management solution accomplished this EV benchmark in a Bridgestone-shod Ford Mustang Mach-E with sponsored drivers Kevin Booker and Sam Clarke, supported by co-pilot Richard Parker of Webfleet. Independently verified video footage, odometer readings, GPS data, and battery level information from Webfleet meticulously documented the record attempt.

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3,000 EV technician shortfall predicted by 2031

An analysis by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) highlights “a postcode lottery for EV skills” across the UK, the Institute says. The IMI’s latest EV TechSafe certification data shows that 58,800 technicians are now qualified to work on electric vehicles, representing 24 per cent of the UK automotive workforce. Based on the forecast increase in EVs on UK roads, the IMI is currently predicting a shortfall of 3,000 technicians by 2031. The gap is expected to reach 16,000 by 2035.

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Pirelli shareholder Hixih signs Chinese EV strategic partnership

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After reporting triple-digit growth in its electric vehicle and automotive business in China during the first half of 2024, Eurogrip Laminations (EGLA) announced that it has agreed a partnership with China’s Hixih Rubber Industry Group. Italy-based EGLA turned over some 836 million euros in 2023.

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Delphi Academy celebrates UK’s ‘youngest’ EV IMI L3 graduate

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A 19-year-old apprentice working at Oldfields Garage in Leominster is thought to be the youngest technician in the UK to have been awarded the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Level 3 qualification, having completed the course at Delphi Academy in Warwick.

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The Tyre Collective partners with HIVED to reduce particle emissions

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London-based cleantech start-up, The Tyre Collective, has announced a partnership with electric delivery company, HIVED, to advance research in capturing and reducing particle emissions from tyres. Starting in August, The Tyre Collective’s fourth-generation prototype device (TC04) will be installed on five of HIVED’s all-electric delivery vans in London.

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BMW Group details production strategy for next generation of high-voltage EV batteries

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The BMW Group’s latest generation of electric vehicles will depend on the production of powerful high-voltage batteries. As a result, BMW is expanding significantly its production network for the next generation of high-voltage batteries. The company is applying the principle of “local for local” production to increase resilience. “Close connection of battery production with vehicle production is part of our strategy,” explains Markus Fallböhmer, senior vice president of Battery Production at BMW AG.

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AkzoNobel introduces new powder coatings technology for EV batteries

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A new powder coatings technology providing improved electrical protection for electric vehicle (EV) battery systems has been developed by AkzoNobel’s Resicoat brand. The company says there is growing demand in the EV market for coatings with a high dielectric strength to help increase the safety of battery systems. The company’s solution allows customers to reach the required film thickness with a single spray, also boosting efficiency and productivity. Available in China, the new technology is suitable for battery system parts such as cooling plates, side plates and battery covers (enclosures).

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