A breakthrough in electric vehicle technology is addressing one of the industry’s lesser-known environmental trade-offs. Newly developed tires designed for EVs reduce rolling resistance, cutting energy consumption and extending driving range while also lowering emissions from microplastics—a growing pollution concern linked to traditional rubber tires. The innovation highlights how advancements in materials and engineering could help EVs deliver on both performance and sustainability. Experts suggest this could mark a shift in how automakers approach tire design for the next generation of electric vehicles.


Lower pollution, longer range: How a new type of car tyre is reversing a hidden downside of EVs  Yahoo Autos