The concept that Goodyear presented in Geneva, under the name Goodyear Oxygen, practically consists of a rolling garden, as there is moss growing on the tire walls. That's right, moss!
The tire features a unique open tread pattern designed to absorb road moisture and transfer it to the moss.
Why, or for what?
In this way, the occurrence of photosynthesis allows the tire moss to absorb CO2, releasing oxygen into the air.
The brand says that if a city like Paris, with around 2.5 million vehicles, used Goodyear Oxygene tires, it would be possible to eliminate around 4,000 tons of carbon dioxide every year, in addition to being able to produce 3,000 tons. of oxygen.
Goodyear Oxygen
With this solution, the brand says that it is possible to increase air quality in urban areas, where more than 80% of people are exposed to pollution levels that exceed the limits.
In addition, Goodyear Oxygen are produced from recycled tires, which have been turned into powder. Through that same powder, the tire is printed using 3D technology, which makes the tire have a light, flexible and difficult-to-perforate structure.
The tire also has V2V and V2X technology, which allows communication between vehicles, in this case between tyres.
This is a tire we won't be seeing anytime soon, however Goodyear has presented its model Efficient Grip Performance , designed specifically for electric vehicles. This one, the brand expects to have on the market over the next year, and will ensure less wear, since conventional tires have a 30% higher wear on electric vehicles, due to instantaneous torque and in some cases the excessive weight of the batteries.
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance