Yokohama Rubber will from the second half of 2023 introduce the proprietary “E+” mark for tires for passenger cars, trucks and buses that are compatible with electric vehicles (EVs). The move comes in response to increasing demand for tires for EVs in recent years, which are required to meet the special needs of such vehicles. These include high load capacity...
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Sumitomo Riko President Talks Electric Vehicles and Adaptation
The auto industry’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is picking up pace. However, Toru Matsui, president of major rubber part manufacturer Sumitomo Riko Co. Ltd. (TYO:5191), says the trend is not having as much of an impact on the company as public discussion would imply. That being said, Sumitomo Riko has responded to the wave of EV innovation by setting...
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