[Thermodynamics]

Goodyear has been investing on tyres for future mobility. As per their statement in Geneva motorshow 2019, nearly 50% of research and development is addressing EVs. While the low end torque of EVs is a good thing, it is not actually good for tyres. They wear faster and there is a need to redesign/reinvent the wheel.

In one of such development, Goodyear has come up with a creative reCharge concept.

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 customized liquid compound, these capsules allow the tread to regenerate and the tyre to adapt over time to climatic circumstances, road conditions, or simply how you want to travel. Thanks to artificial intelligence a driver profile would be created around which the liquid compound would be customised, generating a compound blend tailored to each individual.

https://youtu.be/ziMVIZPu2XU

For more details on the concept read here