Michelin North America Inc. is bringing its first tire specifically designed for electric vehicles to the North American market. The Michelin Pilot Sport EV, which is already sold in China, will be available in the United States and Canada during the third quarter of 2021.

In the November issue of MTD, I wrote that “electric vehicles are here to stay.” This statement has been underscored by two recent announcements - one by the White House and another by one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers.

Continental Tire the Americas LLC has addressed the issue of extra weight associated with electric and hybrid vehicles by developing a passenger tire that sports the new "HL" load index.

General Motors says it will offer 30 all-electric models globally by mid-decade, with 40% of its U.S. models going all-electric by the end of 2025, as part of a recently announced plan to "become carbon neutral" by the year 2040.

Independent tire dealers will be seeing more electric vehicles at their locations, writes MTD Editor Mike Manges. But do you know what "goes into" an EV tire? Manges recently talked with one of the principal engineers behind the new, all-electric Mustang Mach-E to find out.