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World Premiere: First Prototype Vehicle Featuring Breakthrough Intelligent Battery Integrated System Begins Real-World Testing
Stellantis, in partnership with Saft (a TotalEnergies subsidiary), has unveiled a groundbreaking prototype vehicle featuring IBIS technology— a French-based collaborative research project aimed at developing a more efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective energy storage and electric conversion system. With real-world road testing now underway, this milestone marks a major leap forward in advancing electrification for both
Rolling Resistance and Reducing Carbon Emissions
Minimising rolling resistance has become one of the most important goals in the field of tyre development. A primary goal for tyre and vehicle manufacturers is to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions in vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines, and to extend the driving range in hybrid and electric vehicles by reducing energy consumption.
Ashes of Risotto Rice Husk in Tyres: Continental Focuses on More Sustainable Fillers
Continental is increasingly focusing on renewable and recycled materials in its tyre production. While the share of these materials averaged 26 percent in 2024, the tyre manufacturer expects an increase of two to three percentage points in 2025. By 2030, the share of renewable and recycled materials in Continental’s tyre production is set to rise