Category: Wheels & Tires

DOE Grant Supports Bridgestone Innovation for Non-fossil-based Synthetic Rubber

DOE Grant Supports Bridgestone Innovation for Non-fossil-based Synthetic Rubber

| October 22, 2024

The company plans to utilize the butadiene produced to further study and confirm the potential use as a feedstock for raw materials in Bridgestone tires Bridgestone Americas announced it received a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office. Bridgestone will design, build and operate a pilot plant that will […]

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Bridgestone and Geotab Announce Data-Driven Fleet Optimization Collaboration

Bridgestone and Geotab Announce Data-Driven Fleet Optimization Collaboration

| October 15, 2024

Geotab ITS will leverage anonymized fleet insights such as location, speed, vehicle type and transportation routes to further develop a connected vehicle mobility ecosystem  Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) and Geotab, a global leader in connected vehicle solutions,  announced a strategic collaboration using data to enhance fleet optimization. Working together will empower Bridgestone and Geotab to further […]

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Volvo Trucks Taps AI for Adaptive Maintenance, Uptime Enhancements as Part of Blue Service Contract

Volvo Trucks Taps AI for Adaptive Maintenance, Uptime Enhancements as Part of Blue Service Contract

| October 14, 2024

Powered by proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) models, the adaptive maintenance system adjusts service intervals dynamically based on factors such as fuel consumption, idle time, and oil samples Volvo Trucks North America has unveiled significant enhancements to its Blue Service Contract, a dealer-managed preventive maintenance solution designed to maximize fleet uptime and efficiency. Powered by proprietary […]

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Hankook Tire to Support Car Hauler Segment with New SmartLine AL50 TBR Product

Hankook Tire to Support Car Hauler Segment with New SmartLine AL50 TBR Product

| October 9, 2024

Hankook Tire for the challenging and unique commercial car hauler segment with its new SmartLine AL50 truck bus and radial (TBR) tire Leading global tire maker Hankook Tire announced support for the challenging and unique commercial car hauler segment with its new SmartLine AL50 truck bus and radial (TBR) tire. The SmartLine AL50, in addition to Hankook’s […]

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Continental Introduces EV Compatible Tire for Urban City Buses

Continental Introduces EV Compatible Tire for Urban City Buses

| October 7, 2024

Engineered with a new tread compound, the Conti HAU 5 ensures a smooth and quiet ride, enhancing the commuting experience for both drivers and passengers as they navigate city streets and highways Continental, one of the largest tire and automotive technology suppliers in the world, has released its first EV compatible truck/bus tire in the […]

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Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. Offers Lightweight Brake Drum Standard on All Models

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. Offers Lightweight Brake Drum Standard on All Models

| September 22, 2024

The Trident brake drums reduce weight by 24 pounds per wheel end, totaling 96 pounds for a dual axle trailer Utility Trailer Manufacturing announced that the Trident® composite steel shell brake drum from Accuride is now standard on all Utility trailer models. The Trident brake drums reduce weight by 24 pounds per wheel end, totaling 96 […]

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