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Giti Tire Selected as OE Supplier for Great Wall Motor New Electric Vehicle
After establishing its footprint in Thailand, Chinese automaker GWM has entered the Malaysian market with its New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Ora Goodcat. The company recently established its Malaysian subsidiary that goes by the name of Great Wall Motor (GWM) Sales Malay- sia Sdn Bhd.
With its commitment to sustainability in mind, Singapore-based Giti Tire proudly announced its Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) tyre supply partnership with Ora Goodcat. Working with the newly-launched vehicle development, the new generation GitiComfort 225v1 tyre from Giti Tire has proven to be an ideal choice for electric vehicles.
With the growing popularity of energy saving and green travel vehicles, NEVs are become increasingly popular with new car buyers. In 2018, Giti Tire started its focus on its AdvanZtech technology that was integrated globally and established re- search and development (R&D) modules for two primary areas related to energy: green energy savings and smart innovation. The GitiComfort 225v1 is its highest achievement, equipped with cutting-edge technology as part of a new generation of green energy-saving products developed by Giti Tire.
While NEVs perform better than conventional passenger cars, there are considerations to keep in mind. For example, their ac- celeration is faster than non-electric cars as the strong torque quieter as it relies on a battery pack instead of a combustion engine. That puts extra weight and pressure on the tyres and only the best could adapt. The GitiComfort 225v1 uses a highly durable construction material, new tread technology and special compounds to support the higher vehicle weight and safety for initial and moving acceleration and braking. The tyres also have road surfaces.
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Durability and battery range are also sources of concern. To maximise battery range, the rolling resistance of tyres is a key factor. With the new low RR technology used in the GitiComfort 225V1, the thickness of its tread rubber is optimised and tyre heat generation is reduced. Ultimately, this reduces the car’s en- ergy consumption and tyre wear.
Giti Tire is proud that the GitiComfort 225V1 could meet the most stringent rolling resistance requirement by car makers.
- capacity battery version has 501km of claimed range. Standard charging takes eight hours while fast charging from 30 to 80 per cent could be completed in 30 minutes. A single electric motor delivers 145PS and 210Nm of torque to the front wheels. It also comes with semi-autonomous driving features and its driving, safety and parking operation includes smart dodging function, collision warning and memory parking respectively.
Automotive companies select only the highest quality tyre manu- facturers, with an emphasis on performance and safety. Giti Tire believes it has demonstrated its reliability and trust, being cho- sen by leading automakers around the world, including General Motors, VW, Renault and many others.
