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Goodyear offered a sneak peek during the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show of its EfficientGrip Performance with Electric Drive Technology, a prototype tire for the growing electric vehicle market that will be on the road by 2019 in Europe.

Goodyear testing reveals that traditional tires can wear out up to 30% faster on electric vehicles due to the powerful, instant torque from electric motors and the additional vehicle weight from the heavy battery packs.

"The combination of increasing regulations to reduce emissions, the desire to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and repid gains in battery technology is creating an ideal environment for electric vehicles," said Chris Delandey, President of Goodyear Europe, Middle East, and Africa. "We are working with automakers to introduce our Electric Drive Technology next year disigned to address the unique performance requirements of this growing vehicle segment."

In addition to tire durability requirements, automakers are prissing for enhanced rolling resistance on electric vehicles. Increasing range is a high priority for consumers due to an underdeveloped electric recharging infraastructure in most countries. Quiet and comfort from tires is another consideration as, at low speeds, electric vehicles generate as little as half the amount of noise as traditional vehicles.... 

To find out more visit: https://corporate.goodyear.com/en-US/media/news/goodyear-presents-new-tire-technology-designed-to-advance-the-performance-of-electric-vehicles.html

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