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Pirelli ‘Green Circles’ Fitted to Fiat Concept Car

Green appears to be the unofficial colour of the Frankfurt Show, with a number of manufacturers choosing to display their concept of a low environmental impact vehicle. Fiat is doing this with its Panda Aria, a concept car with a range features designed to help the big blue ball, including a two-cylinder 900cc dual petrol/methane-hydrogen engine, optimised gearbox and Stop&Start device and a range of what Fiat calls ‘eco compatible’ materials both inside and out.

The ‘Stop&Start’ system turns the engine off temporarily when the engine is idling or the vehicle is stationary and starts it again when the brake pedal is released or a gear engaged. This feature allows for a 10 per cent fuel reduction (urban cycle).

The interior is upholstered with natural fibres (cotton and linen), woven coconut fibre and biodegradable elements, while the exterior panelling is made of semi-transparent eco-resin and the structure is treated with opaque ‘totouch’ paint.

7th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Toyo’s Team Members Win at World Championship Off-Road Races

In the US, Team Toyo Off-Road drivers competing on Toyo Open Country M/T tyres had a great Labour Day weekend during the BorgWarner World Championship Off-Road Races at Crandon International Raceway in Wisconsin. Considered one of the biggest events on the 2007 Lucas Oil World Series of Off-Road Racing calendar, Team Toyo Off-Road drivers Curt LeDuc, Dave Waldvogel and Mike Vanden Heuvel all won races over the course of the weekend.

After this big Labor Day weekend, the Super Stock Truck class continues to have a nail-biting championship-points battle between Team Toyo Off-Road drivers Ben Wandahsega and Dave Waldvogel. During Saturday’s race, Waldvogel won his race driving his Bendix/Toyo Tires Chevy truck, while Wandahsega finished an uncharacteristic fifth place in his Forest County Potawatomi/Toyo Tires Chevy truck.

5th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

CP7220H and CP7250H – Get a grip!

Chicago Pneumatic has launched two new handle sanders. The CP7220H and CP7250H series handle sanders combine power, comfort and greater productivity with low noise and low vibration. The power of the new sanders is delivered by a 0.3hp oil-free motor, the most powerful in its class. Given that the sander is a very lightweight, at only 0.9kg, the impressive power-to-weight ratio means minimal operator fatigue and greater productivity.

The adjustable speed regulator (from 0 to 12 000 rpm) provides the operator with a wide range of speed options depending on the application. Other benefits include a special speed control lever, with air shut off when in the closed position, which reduces the risk of accidental start-up and the special oversized hub bearing with dust seal promotes a long service life.

3rd September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

‘Clean Up Or Close Down’ Ultimatum To Salvage Yard

In Vermont, the state authorities have issued a ‘clean up your act or be shut down’ ultimatum to a salvage yard that has operated for 10 years without a licence. Among the complaints are a lack of adequate fencing and serious mismanagement of hazardous wastes, including oil, antifreeze and lead acid batteries. A major cause for concern is a tyre pile, estimated to contain some 50,000 tyres; as well as a potential fire hazard, the pile creates a risk of mosquito-borne diseases, said the authorities.

16th July 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

WTCC: Yokohama Gets Street-Tough in Porto

The weekend of July 7-8 sees the second of this season’s three street circuit races for the FIA World Touring Car Championship, running on Yokohama Advan control tyres. However, unlike the first of the three, the Portuguese round, held in Porto, is likely to be more unpredictable as the city streets were not used as a racetrack for years prior to the course’s re-establishment in 2005. Forming part of the city’s road network, the circuit is made up of streets that in daily life are home to much more mundane traffic than it will see during the weekend.

Arguably, the Yokohama Advan racing tyres will play a crucial part this weekend, as the World Touring Cars will be on the streets just hours after HGVs. Ian explains: “If the race in Porto is anything like it was in Pau, the organisers probably won’t close the streets to form the circuit until a few hours before the day’s session gets underway. And in Pau, they opened the roads between days, closing them around three hours before the cars started running on each day.

3rd July 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Big 3 Take on Chin With New Senate CAFE Bill

(Akron/Tire Review) Seen as a major slap at Detroit’s Big 3 automakers, the Senate yesterday voted 65-27 to raise CAFE standards by 40 per cent no later than 2020. The measure calls for all passenger cars and light trucks/SUVs average at least 35 miles per gallon by that date.

Automakers immediately claimed the increased standards would cost them billions, and one – troubled Chrysler Group – said the measure would bankrupt them. The proposal also includes provisions against price gouging and a call for major increases in the production of ethanol.

The House, which passed its own version earlier this month, is expected to begin considering the Senate bill next week. The Senate bill also voted down a compromise package crafted by Michigan Senator Carl Levin, who worked with automakers to develop a lesser plan.

25th June 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Power Anywhere, Anytime

As sole UK and European suppliers of 12/24v dc air compressors, Absolute Air Solutions are proud to be associated with the XD3000 compressor, which they intend to exhibit at Brityrex for the first time.

Featuring Presolite motors and state of the art control electronics, the XD3000 is capable of delivering shop performance on the road and is designed for extended duty cycles. With a compact design it can be easily mounted in a wide range of locations, providing power where it’s needed most. The XD3000 is competitively priced, and as it has no petrol engine, filters, spark plugs or carburettors to maintain the costs are greatly reduced.

As the XD3000 emits no harmful exhaust emissions and creates low levels of noise pollutions, it is fully compliant with new government legislation. The compressor’s lubrication system virtually eliminates outside contaminants and oil emissions.

3rd April 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear Engineered Products Introduces New Fuel-Line Hoses

(Akron/Tire Review) Goodyear’s Engineered Products division has expanded its fuel-line hose lineup to include Goodyear SAE 30R9 and 30R11 high-performance and low-permeation fuel hoses for ATVs, snowmobiles, jet skis, lawn mowers, snow blowers and generators. According to the company, the hoses meet new U.S. EPA and California Air Resources Board (CARB) emission requirements that took effect January 2007.

The new fuel-line hoses are compatible with a variety of fuels, including gasoline, diesel and ethanol. In addition, the SAE 30R9 can be used for sour gas and environmentally-friendly biodiesel fuel applications. The new hoses are designed for moderate-pressure applications and help resist swelling, chemical degradation and oil and fuel permeation, according to Goodyear. Outer hose covers help resist decay from oil, heat and ozone, the company stated.

Goodyear recently introduced its Gatorback Sport continuously variable transmission (CVT) belt with carbon fibre for ATVs.

15th March 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Yokohama Set to Offer Citrus Oil-Made Tyre

(Akron/Tire Review) When life hands you lemons, make lemonade, so the old saying goes. For Yokohama Rubber Co., citrus oil may hold the key to reducing petroleum content in its tyres, reducing production costs and reducing impacts on the environment. The company says its has developed a process that combines citrus oil with natural rubber to form a new compound, which it calls Super Nanopower Rubber (SNR), that cuts the use of petroleum products in tires by 80 per cent.

16th February 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Shares Strong for US Tyremakers

After weathering some tough times of late US tyremakers have seen a rise in their shares during the last six months as natural rubber and oil prices lower and the threat of industrial unrest in the sector begins to fade. Previous increases in raw material costs have also been, according to one analyst, absorbed by price rises that appear to have been accepted by consumers.

19th January 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Maha and Bosch Agree European Partnership

Bosch, a leader in the supply of diagnostic and emissions test equipment and Maha, the world’s largest manufacturer of safety and service test lanes for both the car and truck workshops, have decided to enter into a European partnership. The Maha/Bosch team can offer complete workshop design and planning using AutoCAD, obtain any approvals required and supply and install the equipment including two and four post lifts, full test lanes, emission analysers, diagnostic systems and oil monitoring systems, with “state of the art” equipment. Bosch and Maha made the following joint statement: “We have every confidence that this new partnership will ensure that we can offer our present and future customers a quality product range that will meet all of their needs with low whole life costs.”

10th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyrespot Wins RMA Green Dealer Award

Tyrespot Ltd has confirmed its credentials as an environmentally-friendly company by scooping the inaugural Green Dealer Award presented by the Retread Manufacturers Association (RMA). The Award was presented to Tyrespot managing director John Shaw by RMA director David Wilson at the Rubber Industry Dinner held at the Marriott Renaissance Hotel in Solihull on 29 September.

The Green Dealer of the Year Award is a new award introduced by the RMA to recognise tyre dealers who have been particularly supportive to the retreading industry and who continue to market passenger retreaded tyres both actively and successfully.

17th October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Crackdown on Tyre-law Dodgers

Bradford Council and the Environment Agency have teamed up for spot checks on 37 small garages in Bradford. The crackdown on illegal tyre dumping follows the completion of the introduction of legislation banning discarded tyres from being dumped at landfill sites.

2nd October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Large Fire at Scrap Tyre Site

Scrap Tyres Solutions’ Ellesmere Port site has suffered a major fire, with police evacuating around 100 people from nearby buildings. The fire at the tyre yard, near the Shell Stanlow Oil Refinery, caused the closure of the M53 in both directions, with the ship canal also being closed as a precaution. 10 Cheshire fire crews were called to the large-scale blaze. According to local news reports, the fire involved two industrial units that housed “a massive quantity” of shredded tyres and spread to other tyres stored outside.

11th September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Environmentally Friendly Winter Tyres from Colway

“As we reach that time of year to put down your sun-block and reach for the brollies and snow shovels, its also time to think about fitting your vehicle with some winter retread tyres,” according to Colway retreads. The UK’s leading manufacturer retreaded passenger tyres, has an significant range of passenger, van and light truck winter tyres, with over 80 different sizes, using five different tread patterns.

4th September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors