How electric vehicles are inspiring a new generation of tyres


By AGENCY
  • Living
  • Thursday, 14 Jul 2022

Michelin, like most other manufacturers, is working on designing 'greener', more sustainable tyres. Photo: AFP

More and more carmakers – who will no longer be able to sell new combustion-engine vehicles in Europe from 2035 – are working with tyre manufacturers to develop more long-lasting, eco-friendly and even connected tyres specifically for electric cars.

The latest example of this is a partnership between Hyundai and Michelin to develop and produce next-generation tyres specifically for the South Korean manufacturer's future electric vehicles.

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