Maxion Wheels, purportedly the world’s largest wheel manufacturer, introduced a line of “lightweight, corrosion-resistant forged aluminium” truck wheels at IAA Transportation 2024.
Accuride Corporation reports has presented a “newly redesigned product portfolio” at the IAA Transportation show. Specifically, Accuride is launching a newly designed range of flow-formed steel wheels and forged aluminium wheels which offer “TPMS compatibility and improved durability”.
A series of enhancements aimed at improving service levels for transport fleets and dealers are now part of the Goodyear CheckPoint tyre management solution. Goodyear has designed the latest upgrades to optimise tyre and vehicle maintenance, minimise downtime, and enhance overall fleet performance, and will showcase these advances at next week’s IAA Transportation show in Germany.
Prometeon Tyre Group will launch an 80 per cent recycled and renewable material A-rolling-resistance-rated coach tyre at IAA Transportation in Hanover, Germany – the Prometeon C02 Coach. At the same time, the company will use its booth, Hall 12, stand 52, to show Prometeon SuperFleet, the company’s fleet management solution.
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.
Accuride Corporation reports that it will present a “newly redesigned product portfolio” at the IAA Transportation show. Specifically, Accuride is launching a newly designed range of forged aluminium wheels which offer “TPMS compatibility and improved durability”.
Whether its rising costs, staff shortages, legal requirements or the climate crisis, Michelin reports that it will show how it is contributing to finding solutions at the forthcoming IAA Transportation expo in Hanover. Specifically, with Michelin Connected Mobility, Michelin will be presenting a comprehensive solution for holistic fleet management at Stand B26 in Hall 19/20.
During IAA Transportation 2024, Petlas will highlight Petlas’s “strategic focus on keeping up with industry technology and maintaining high standards of quality”.
Speedline Truck is again exhibiting at IAA in Hanover from 17-22 September 2024. Specifically, Speedline Truck will be presenting its range of aluminium wheels in dimensions from 17.5 to 22.5-inch for tractor units, coaches, city buses and trailers in Hall 24, Stand D50.
ZC Rubber is launching three tyres from its Westlake Gen II truck range at IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover – the WAM2, WSL2, and WDL2. According to the company, all three tyres exhibit “a substantial improvement in rolling resistance compared to their predecessors”. They are also and are certified with M+S (Mud and Snow) and 3PMS (Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake) ratings.
Continental has unveiled its new Conti CityPlus concept at the IAA Mobility event. According to the Hanover-based tyremaker, this state-of-the-art tyre technology increases the total energy efficiency of a tyre by up to 10 per cent. The results are said to be “lower CO2 emissions from passenger cars with combustion engines and longer driving ranges for electric vehicles.” This was achieved by optimising the tyre behaviour during stop-and-go traffic in urban driving situations, increasing the range of passenger cars by up to 3 per cent as a result. This corresponds to a saving of 0.6 kWh per 100 kilometres for electric vehicles.
Petlas is exhibiting its new winter tyres at IAA Mobility 2023. The IAA Mobility fair, which runs from 5th to 10th September in Munich, will speaking see Petlas showcases its collection of passenger car radial (PCR) tyres to attendees.
Goodyear has joined forces with German automotive brand Opel to develop a custom tyre for the Opel Experimental concept car. The tyre maker says the unique features of its creation, including a custom sidewall, tread design, and compound, “seamlessly complement the striking aesthetics of the Opel Experimental concept, highlighting Goodyear’s dedication to delivering unforgettable design alongside this esteemed OEM.”
During the recent IAA 2022 truck event in Germany, Chinese tyremaker Prinx Chengshan released its TH155 truck tyre pattern. The new trailer hybrid, OE oriented tyre is described as having “outstanding overall performance”, something that is attested by its “A” and “B” ratings for wet grip and fuel consumption on the European tyre label (in 385/65 R22.5). The tyre will be marketed under the Austone ATH155 and Fortune FTH155 brand names.
ZC Rubber launched two new truck tyre products at the recent IAA Transportation 2022 event in Hannover. The WTR2 and the WTX2 tyres are being added to the existing Westlake Gen II truck tyre line.
According to the company, the development of Westlake Gen II is a crucial step toward reaching the company’s vision for sustainable logistics and will also “considerably increase benefits for customers”.
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