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California just changed the rules for replacement tires

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The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved the Replacement Tire Efficiency Program (RTEP), the nation’s first efficiency standards for replacement tires sold for passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks in California.

The tires that come on new cars are typically designed to give drivers better fuel mileage. But average replacement tires are less efficient, meaning that consumers often lose mileage and range when they replace their tires. These cost-saving standards are designed to ensure that replacement tires are at least as energy efficient, on average, as tires sold on new vehicles.

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Olam Agri acquisition nearly doubles rubber processing capacity in Ivory Coast

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Olam Agri has completed its acquisition of Asia Africa Rubber Industry S.A., adding 176,000 metric tons of annual rubber processing capacity in Ivory Coast as the company moves to expand its natural rubber business and meet growing demand for traceable supplies.

The acquisition nearly doubles Olam Agri’s rubber processing capacity in the West African country and is expected to improve operational efficiency, supply reliability and access to international customers, the company said.

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New study by Continental shows correct tire pressure can reduce fleet costs

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Fuel remains one of the largest and most volatile operating costs for truck fleets across the United States and Canada. As carriers look for ways to control expenses, a new Continental study points to a straightforward and often overlooked lever: tire pressure. The analysis found that keeping tires within the recommended pressure range improved fuel economy by 4.5 percent – savings that add up on every mile driven. The study also indicates that higher levels of underinflation have an even more dramatic impact on fuel economy.

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USF scientists solve century-old mystery of what makes rubber stronger

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Scientists at the University of South Florida say they have solved a long-standing mystery about why adding tiny particles of carbon black can transform soft rubber into a material strong enough to withstand extreme loads.

The discovery could help manufacturers design stronger, safer and longer-lasting rubber products, including tires, industrial seals and components used in aerospace and energy systems, according to the university.

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KraussMaffei sets new standards in ColorForm technology

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KraussMaffei is consistently advancing the development of ColorForm technology and is presenting two innovations for the in-mold coating of thermoplastic components. With a newly developed multi-color mixing head, color changes can now be carried out fully automatically and directly within the production process. At the same time, together with its long-standing development partner Siegfried Hofmann GmbH, the company has succeeded in reducing the polyurethane coating thickness to just 0.1 millimeters. Both developments increase the cost-effectiveness and flexibility of the ColorForm process and open up new fields of application for high-quality visible surfaces

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