Innovation Segment : Non-storage EV components

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Fuel-efficient concept tire for EV - Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd.

Japan

Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has announced that it has developed a concept tire under its fuel-efficient BluEarth brand for the Maruti Suzuki Futuro-E EV concept.

By combining the large lug grooves typical of powerful SUVs with rib grooves associated with more stylish and smooth-running vehicles, this concept tire created a design suitable for a new generation of urban SUVs, claims the company.

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  • Mechanical engineer
  • Automobile engineer
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  • Electronics engineer
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  • Microelectronics engineer
  • Chemical engineer
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Innovation sector

  • Chemistry & chemical engineering
  • Energy efficiency

Domain

Energy Efficiency

Sustainable materials

Type of innovation

Core sciences & engineering

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University researcher

Corporate researcher

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