The automotive sector is looking for solutions to stop its dependence on oil, whether it be electric motors or the materials used to make tires. Goodyear unveils new smart tire Eagle Gomade with rice husk ash silicon dioxide and 90% of the internal structure from recycled materials. According to the company, the material uses less petroleum in the formulation and can drive up to 500,000 km.

The new tire concept is the first step towards eliminating the use of oil in production. Goodyear has said it aims to be oil-free in its tires by 2040, and the decision should soon be linked to advances in electric motors.

Rice, sunflower oil, natural rubber and a lot of autonomy

In addition to rice husk silica ash, the tire tread, the outer part responsible for traction, also contains other natural elements such as sunflower oil, pine resin and natural rubber from wood. . Hevea brazilian. Finally, 90% of its internal structure is made from recycled materials.

The tire also has Sightline technology, an internal sensor capable of monitoring parameters such as temperature, pressure and wear. The technology guarantees high wear resistance up to 500,000 km, which is much more than a traditional tire, which lasts an average of 240,000 km. According to Laurent Colantonio, Regional Director of Technology for Goodyear EMEA, the Eagle Go represents a technological breakthrough in the industry. “Tire architecture has come a long way through the use of sustainable materials and smart technologies.”

The rice tire is not the only novelty in the automotive industry. Recently, another giant company in the sector has introduced a tire that does not puncture, promising greater driving safety.

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The technology was tested during the American Formula 1 round.

Source: Goodyear

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