Hankook & Co. has helped Volkswagen complete its ID.4: Great Roadshow with an electric vehicle-specific tire, the Hankook Kinergy AS EV. 

Will conversion to electric vehicles (EVs) be a "rocky" process? Some new research indicates the answer is yes.

MTD recently asked tire manufacturers, “What do tire dealers need to know about the performance demands that electric cars place on tires?” Here’s what they had to say.

Electric vehicles (EVs) are the buzz. And it seems the EV movement has become even more turbocharged over the last few months. Tire dealers need to be ready.

In the November 2020 issue of MTD, in this very column, I wrote that “electric vehicles are here to stay.” Boy, was that an understatement! Since then, both the public and private sector have doubled down on vehicle electrification. This has the potential to impact your business in profound ways.

While still making up a relatively small percentage of all personal vehicles sold in the U.S., the number of EVs on American roads is expected to multiply over the next several years as governments and vehicle manufacturers pursue electrification. MTD recently spoke with tire manufacturers who have an original equipment presence in the U.S. to learn how EVs are impacting tire design and construction. 

The world's first long-range, solar-electric vehicle, the Lightyear One, will roll on Bridgestone Turanza Eco tires when it becomes available in Europe later this year.

The governors of 12 states have asked President Joe Biden to "ensure that all new passenger cars and light-duty trucks sold are zero-emission no later than 2035, with significant milestones along the way to monitor progress."