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With a notoriously large carbon footprint, concrete is a prime target for researchers developing greener materials for the future of construction. A number of studies have shown how old rubber tires can be used to make versions that are stronger, more … Continue reading Concrete made with old tires proves itself in real-world setting
We’ve heard about a number of uses for recycled carbon fiber, ranging from water-draining concrete to lightweight surfboards. Now, the stuff has been utilized in what is claimed to be a better-performing sealant for tubeless bicycle tires.Continue Read… Continue reading Silca bicycle tire sealant uses recycled carbon fiber to plug holes
Anyone who has had to change a tire on the side of a busy road, possibly in the sweltering heat or pouring rain, will be longing for the day when flats are a thing of the past. Hankook has been working to make such a future a reality for over a decade … Continue reading Hankook rolls out latest i-Flex airless tire on Hyundai concept vehicle
Although many people have heard about Michelin’s airless tire, they may not realize that Goodyear has developed one of its own. What’s more, a special version of it has been created for use by ground-based delivery robots.Continue ReadingCategory: Auto… Continue reading Goodyear airless tires get put to the test on delivery robots
Although many people have heard about Michelin’s airless tire, they may not realize that Goodyear has developed one of its own. What’s more, a special version of it has been created for use by ground-based delivery robots.Continue ReadingCategory: Auto… Continue reading Goodyear airless tires get put to the test on delivery robots
We’ve been reporting on Michelin’s airless tire technology for more than 16 years now. Indeed, the first time we wrote about the “Tweel” back in 2005, it quickly became the most popular story ever for what was then called gizmag.com.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading Michelin’s airless passenger car tires get their first public outing
While cyclists certainly don’t like getting flats, puncture-resistant tires are typically heavier than others. According to French manufacturer Hutchinson, however, its new Gridskin tires combine durability with light weight – along with less productio… Continue reading Gridskin tires use a textile mesh for lightweight puncture resistance
Checking your bike’s tire pressure can be a fiddly process, which is why there are now valve stem attachments that let you check it with your smartphone. The just-announced PSIcle sensor makes things even easier, as it doesn’t require a battery.Continu… Continue reading Battery-free PSIcle sensor transmits tire pressure data to smartphones
When wheelchair users are traversing loose or slippery surfaces (such as snow or wet sidewalks), it would help if their chairs had knobby, grippy tires. Well, that’s what the reTyre Traction system is claimed to give them, within a matter of seconds.Co… Continue reading reTyre Traction system quickly adds lugged treads to wheelchair tires
Austrian manufacturer Tubolito is already known for its tough, lightweight plastic bicycle inner tubes. Now, the company has added a chip to one model, which allows users to check their tire pressure using an app.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, Tra… Continue reading NFC inner tube lets cyclists check air pressure with their smartphone