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cals and reforming them into technical grade polyester feasible for tyre cords, which enables better retreadability. Glesener add- ed, “In general, we use polyester in our mixed service lines to protect casings, and this really helps retreadability. What we did here was use recycled polyester and put it on the road tyre as it really has the potential to improve retreadability.”
In the future, this demonstration tyre can be connected and monitor a variety of tyre health parameters. This has the po- ideal pressure and tyre condition. Monitoring the health of the tyre is an important factor in determining whether or when a tyre can be renewed, thus potentially contributing to circularity and
The demonstration product is in line with the company's commit- ment to increase the use of sustainable materials. Additionally, a tyre made of sustainable materials, providing low rolling resist- ance and being fully retreadable, with the possibility of connect- ing to tyre health monitoring with the Goodyear Total Mobility - mate impact.
Grégory Boucharlat, Vice President Commercial Europe: “De- solutions under the Goodyear Total Mobility umbrella can further support our customers in the demanding transport market and help them in achieving their own sustainability goals. Goodyear is committed to the development of products and solutions that help support the ambitions and aspirations of our business partners to
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