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From tyres to jet fuel?

BioSyn Resources LLC reports that it has entered the European market with the its ultraclean multi-functional military jet fuel. According to the company, BioSyn completed the first exports in February. The first customer is Somerset-based Tyre Renewals Ltd. Tyre Renewals reportedly plans to fuel its diesel engines operating in enclosed environments with the jet fuel. This specifically refers to engines driving oil pumps that operate inside buildings. The BioSyn is said to have been selected as it is “devoid of hard-to-burn components” and “does not produce nauseating fumes.”

21st March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

TyreSafe kickstarts ‘PACT’ campaign

Tyre retailers and bike dealerships are being urged to take part in TyreSafe’s ‘PACT’ campaign and help bikers maximising their road safety. PACT stands for – Performance, Air, Condition and Tread. The idea is that if riders make a PACT with their bike and ensure they check their tyres for air pressure, overall condition and tread depth then they will be rewarded with better performance including improved handling, grip and fuel economy.

21st March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama launches inflation pressure calculator in the US

Yokohama Tire Corporation has launched an online-based resource tool that helps fleet owners effectively manage the costs and pressures of their tyres. The Yokohama Inflation Pressure Calculator recommends appropriate inflation levels, thus preventing under-inflation or over-inflation that are often the culprit behind the most common tyre wear, tyre damage and excess fuel consumption.

20th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Hankook launches Vantra LT

Hankook Tire’s light commercial vehicle line-up has been expanded with the introduction of a new all-season light truck tyre, the Vantra LT. The company says it developed the range to deal with the high demands placed on passenger and goods transport vehicles in regional traffic; it adds that durability, fuel efficiency and mileage played a key role during development, as did safety-related driving characteristics such as short breaking distances and superior wet performance. The new Vantra LT is available in 34 dimensions, covering 14 to 16-inch rim diameters in series 82 to 60 and tread width from 165 to 235. All tyres in the Vantra range bear the M+S marking.

20th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyresure promotes new Bus and Truck TPMS

Having already reported considerable success in the UK consumer market with its passenger car TPMS system, Tyresure has now unveiled its latest multi-axle truck and bus technology. According to the company, the Tyresure system can handle up to four tyres per axle and up to six axles, meaning 24 separate pressures and temperatures can be constantly monitored and then relayed back to the driver in an easy-to-read format with full automatic alerts. And there is even talk of the equipment being fitted to the fleets belonging to well-known names in the FMCG business.

20th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Cash-strapped drivers delay repairs and risk safety

The Institute of Advanced Motorists has commented on a recent survey, carried out by Britannia Rescue. The IAM's director of policy and research Neil Greig said: "In 2010, poorly maintained vehicles caused 52 road deaths. eglecting maintenance only leads to bigger repair bills later on, lower second-hand values, and increased fuel consumption. There are also fines if you get caught. More frontline policing and better co-ordination between agencies such as VOSA and the DVLA will help get the worst examples off the road, but In the meantime VOSA should extend the MOT reminder scheme so that no driver can plead ignorance of their renewal date."

19th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin X One receives Frost & Sullivan award

Frost & Sullivan has announced the recipients of its 2012 Excellence in Best Practices Awards, and Michelin North America is amongst the 47 companies honoured this year. The tyre maker received a Product Line Strategy award for its X One tyre range of wide-base truck tyres.

16th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Toyo A23 OE on 2013 Mazda crossover SUV

Toyo has announced a new original equipment deal in the US, where its all-season A23 tyre has been selected for the Grand Touring model of the 2013 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV. The Toyo A23 will be supplied in size 225/55 R19.

14th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Dunlop Symposium identifies fuel saving techniques

A symposium held by Goodyear Dunlop in Brussels bringing together a panel of transport exports has identified the most important fuel-saving measures in front of around 170 transport executives and senior government figures. Aerodynamic devices, incentives, training, low rolling resistance tyres and new length regulations were some of the key techniques in helping to reduce vehicles’ CO2 emissions. The symposium, entitled, ‘Best Practice in Reducing Fuel Consumption’ included panellists Marco Digioia, secretary general of UETR (European Road Haulers Association); Benny Smets, managing director of Belgium-based haulage company NinaTrans; and Gandert Van Raemdonck, researcher at Delft University of Technology.

13th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Sgfleet switches to Michelin tyre policy

Fleet management company sgfleet, which manages over 70,000 cars and vans worldwide and more than 2,000 in the UK, has switched to a Michelin tyre policy for its British fleet. Previously sgfleet fitted an alternative brand of premium tyre, however the company’s UK CEO David Fernandes made the change to Michelin after better results were obtained in tests.

13th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Brightly solved – Trelleborg and Fendt launch new agri ad campaign

A new joint communication programme has been launched by Trelleborg and agricultural vehicle manufacturer Fendt in order to publicise the two companies’ efforts towards enhanced farming productivity and efficiency. Under the title ‘The productivity equation, brightly solved’, the new campaign shares that the productivity assessment for agricultural operations may involve complicated calculations, incorporating a lot of factors such as fuel, manpower, machine configuration, software or facilities. However, this advanced equation can be ‘brightly’ solved by adopting the combined Fendt and Trelleborg solution, which the two companies says maximises productivity and controls to boost the operating result of farming professionals.

12th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

European Ecopia range now covers most popular models, says Bridgestone

Since its European launch in 2010, the Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 line-up has continued to grow. The Japanese tyre maker reports that the EP150 is now available in 55 and 65 series sizes to fit a wide range of compact and medium-sized passenger cars with 14 to 16-inch rim sizes. The EP150, together with the Turanza ER300 Ecopia, forms the basis of an Ecopia product portfolio that offers sizes to fit most popular car models on European roads.

9th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

First public airing for Goodyear’s self-inflating tyre system

Amongst the innovations on show at Goodyear Dunlop’s Stand during the Geneva Motor Show is the company’s Air Maintenance Technology, which has been under development in Goodyear’s laboratories over the past two years and now being displayed publicly for the first time. The AMT system requires no external pump, electronics or driver intervention and is promoted as a technology that relegates the need to check tyre pressure to the dustbin of history. While Goodyear Dunlop claims it is too early to predict when AMT will be ready for its commercial launch, development work continues and is being supported by grants provided by the US and Luxembourgish governments.

9th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Snap-on launches CTEU 7850 cordless impact wrench

Snap-on Tools has added CTEU 7850 ½” cordless impact wrench to its range. According to the company, it is a direct replacement for Snap-on’s CTU 6850 cordless impact gun ‘family’ which has sold more than 50,000 units in the UK since its launch 10 years ago.

9th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

February bus and coach registrations up 73.6 per cent

The total bus and coach sector grew significantly in February to 519 registrations, up 73.6 per cent, with the year-to-date up 39.9 per cent, says the SMMT. Registrations of purpose-built buses and coaches rose 121.7 per cent in the month and 72.6 per cent for the first two months of 2012. Converted bus registrations were up 32.3 per cent in February, and 8.7 per cent for the year-to-date.

8th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors