A Goodyear tyre that could generate electricity
Goodyear has introduced its latest tyre concept - one that has the capacity to produce its own electricity. In theory, the BH03 tyre will transform generated deformation into electrical energy and could be used to extend the range of electric cars. According to Goodyear, the tyre creates electrical energy that could supply the batteries of the car’s hybrid powertrain, as well as other on-board technologies.
The BH03 concept tyre generates electricity via the action of two types of material - A Thermoelectric material which transforms the heat (generated inside the tyre by the ultra-black texture in static condition by light/heat absorption or by its rolling when dynamic) into electric energy and a Piezoelectric material that transforms the pressure due to structure deformation into electric energy.
The concept tyre has been developed at Goodyear’s Innovation Centre in Luxembourg, where General Director Jean-Pierre Jeusette commented: “Concerns about energy and the environment drove us to develop this energy producing concept tyre. Every futuristic idea starts with a societal challenge that we aim to address as we work to build a better future. We are highly convinced that this tyre provides inspiration and that its insights will have a place in future development.”
According to Jeusette, the tyre is a pure concept development and will not be produced by Goodyear.
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