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Jul 15

Evolution of the EV

Tire manufacturers are planning ahead as electrified commercial trucks hit our roads.

As an industry, we know that electric vehicles benefit from tires made specifically to handle their extra weight and torque, while delivering better rolling resistance and a quieter ride. The same can be said about electric commercial vehicles, and the more of these vehicles we see on our roads, the more tire manufacturers will have to cater to the needs of this new market.

Growth in key sectors

That said, we’re not expecting a mass exodus from gasoline and diesel into electric trucks. “We’re seeing a growing demand for EV-specific tires,” says David Du, VP of Engineering, Technical Support and Sales Support at Huayi Tire Canada, “but it is slow-growing. Today, it’s mainly in the regional, last-mile delivery sector.”

Johnny McIntosh, Senior Director of Commercial Services, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company agrees. “We are seeing …

Source: Autosphere

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