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General Motors to work with tyre researchers to develop fuel efficient tyres

General Motors to work with tyre researchers to develop fuel efficient tyres

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Many would know that the type of tyres used on a car plays a significant role in fuel economy. And in an effort to create more efficient tyres, General Motors has partnered with engineers and scientists at the National Tyre Research Centre.

 

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This partnership will accelerate the development of new tyre technologies which will improve vehicle fuel economy. The facility which is located in Halfiax County, Virginia, USA; uses state of the art machinery to allow engineers and researchers to replicate real life events and also improve vehicle highway safety.

 

With certain estimations, tyre design can improve fuel efficiency by seven percent. A tyre


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