Goodyear Tyre’s Contribution to EV Performance and Range Optimisation
With the world shifting to electric vehicles, there is an effort across all aspects of automotive engineering, and this continues to also impact the development of tyres. The primary way that EVs are different from conventional vehicles powered by internal combustion is that EVs require a different type of tyre to support their large battery packs, the ability to deliver torque immediately, and place an emphasis on energy efficiency. As one of the largest tyre makers in the world, Goodyear has taken the lead in developing technologies to address the many challenges that EVs present. The company has used cutting-edge materials and technology combined with a new design methodology and a data-driven engineering approach to significantly improve not only the overall performance and driving experience of EVs, but also to reduce the amount of energy that they use while operating. Before delving into specific technologies, however, it will be beneficial to first understand how EVs requir...