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Michelin says tyres from its X Line Energy range – designed for fleets seeking the lowest possible carbon footprint – were fitted to two Volvo trucks which have set new fuel efficiency records on demanding press road tests in the UK. 

The new Nokian Hakka Van tyre masters the extreme conditions of the northern summer with skill and durability. Developed for hard and versatile use, the Nokian Hakka Van is precise to drive, stable, and quiet.  

Forklift truck in Krombacher brewery on Continental tyres since 2012, and benefits from 10 extra production days thanks to digital tyre solutions. 

Falken Tyre Europe, the European subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber-Industries Ltd., the fifth largest tyre manufacturer in the world, has launched a new warranty service which means that all of its tyres will be covered for five years in the face of possible defects.  

Continental has presented a summary of the regulations they are following for their winter range of equipment for trucks and buses, with steering and traction axles in 17.5”, 19.5” and 22.5” sizes, complete with 3PMSF marking, all of which complies with European regulations for 2020/2021.

Michelin has launched a new web portal giving commercial vehicle customers quick and direct access to expert online tyre advice, the latest promotions, services and news about its tyre range. 

UK Rubber (UKR), the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) licensed tyre recycling facility located in Motherwell, is set to provide a one-stop solution to the problem of processing scrap tyre arisings in Scotland, and is now looking to promote its new scrap tyre uplift service to businesses across Scotland. 

The ContiTireDrive app is the new all-in-one source, designed for commercial tyre dealer salespeople and fleet managers, with information regarding truck and bus tyre information, dealer locators in the area, company news, as well as a specialist tyre/retread selector tool.

Tyre maker Hankook is continuing to expand on its tyre technology with the development of a shared platform with SK Planet. The aim of the technology is to analyse road conditions using deep learning and AI in order to detect and identify traffic risks. Test-driving sites Hankook G’Track in Geumsan, Jorea and Technotrac in Ivalo, Finland will provide the system data.

In a new Continental white paper release, topics such as current strategies regarding emissions, climate protection and efficiency have been discussed, with an eye to what the future of tyre development will involve.