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Goodyear reCharge is a revolutionary self-regenerating concept tyre that can adapt and change to meet indi- vidual mobility needs.
“Goodyear wants the tyre to be an even more powerful con- Goodyear Europe, “It was with that ambition that we set out to create a concept tyre primed for the future of personalised and convenient electric mobility.”
The reCharge concept includes a number of innovative features that are built around three pillars: personalised, sustainable and hassle-free for customers. At the core of the reCharge concept is a reloadable and biodegradable tread compound that can be recharged with individual capsules, radically simplifying the process of replacing your tyres. Filled with a customised liquid compound, these capsules allow the tread to regenerate and the tyre to adapt over time to climatic circumstances, road con- ditions, or simply how you want to travel. The concept person- - pound would be customised, generating a compound blend tai- lored to each individual.
As for the aspect of sustainability, the compound itself would be made from a biological material and would be reinforced with world - spider silk. This would make it both extremely durable and 100 percent biodegradable.
In addition to radically simplifying the process of replacing your tyres with rechargeable capsules, the tread would be supported by a lightweight, non-pneumatic frame and a tall-and-narrow shape. This is a thin, robust low-maintenance construction that would eliminate the need for pressure maintenance or downtime related to punctures, providing customers with hassle free operation.
“The Goodyear reCharge is a concept tyre without compromise, supporting personalised, sustainable and hassle-free electric mobility,” concluded Sebastien Fontaine, Lead Designer at the Goodyear Innovation Centre in Luxembourg.
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