How is a tire SmartWay verified?
The tire verification process for a new tire is rigorous, even by today’s demanding efficiency expectations.
FlowBelow Trailer AeroSlider aerodynamic system now EPA SmartWay verified
FlowBelow Aero Inc., a Tier 1 supplier of aerodynamic products, announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has verified its new Trailer AeroSlider Stage 2 system for the EPA SmartWay program. The Trailer AeroSlider Stage 2 system was developed using computational fluid dynamics and rolling-floor wind tunnel testing, FlowBelow reported. It was recently validated
Yokohama launches new SmartWay-verified BluEarth trailer tires
Yokohama Tire showed off two new fuel-efficient trailer tires—the BluEarth 109L and BluEarth 109L ultra wide base (UWB)—at the TMC show held recently in Atlanta. The two SmartWay-verified tires are currently available in the United States and Canada. The 109L UWB will be offered in a 445/50R22.5 size. Manufactured in Yokohama’s new plant in West Point,
Yokohama introduces new SmartWay-verified long-haul drive tire
Yokohama Tire Corp. has launched a new long-haul drive tire: the TY577 MC2. Now available in the U.S., the SmartWay-verified TY577 MC2 comes in sizes 295/75R22.5, 11R22.5, 285/75R24.5 and 11R24.5, and is also offered in 16-ply construction. According to the company, the TY577 MC2 combines an ultra-deep tread pattern with Yokohama’s MC2 technology, which minimizes
Giti Tire introduces SmartWay-verified long-haul GT Radial drive tire
Giti Tire, which markets and sells GT Radial commercial tires, has introduced its SmartWay-verified GT Radial GDL651FS drive tire. “This new generation drive tire was designed specifically for the North American market in a collaborative effort by our technical center in Ohio and corporate R&D center,” said Patrick Gunn, director of sales and marketing, commercial
Hirschbach receives EPA 2016 SmartWay Excellence Award
Hirschbach Motor Lines was recently honored with a SmartWay Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as one of the top environmental performers and leaders for freight supply chain efficiency. The company has deployed the latest in aerodynamic technologies, green-initiative policies, and software designed to route and fuel equipment with carbon reduction in
Double Coin RLB450 tire receives EPA SmartWay verification
The Double Coin RLB450 drive position tire has met the requirements for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay Technology Program. The EPA has verified that the RLB450 has met the low-rolling resistance tire performance criteria for new tires being used in the drive position on a line-haul Class 8 tractor trailer. Since 2004, EPA’s SmartWay
Truck tire retreads: Taking advantage of verified SmartWay offerings
“SmartWay verification is becoming an increasingly important designation for retreads as more fleets realize that the use of fuel-efficient retreads can help them control their costs more effectively,” says Brian Buckham, general manager of product marketing for Goodyear Commercial Tire. “By leveraging new tire compounding technology and tread designs, we can continue to make strides
Sharp Transport becomes first carrier to earn the SmartWay Elite Trailer designation
Sharp Transport Inc. has become the first carrier in the United States verified by the EPA to earn the SmartWay Elite Trailer designation. Outfitted with low rolling resistance tires, side skirts and the Stemco TrailerTail, the Etheridge, Tenn.-based Sharp Transport’s trailers are equipped to achieve more than 10% fuel savings. The SmartWay Elite trailer designationis given
Hercules tires earn SmartWay verification
The Hercules H-704 EcoFT premium long haul closed shoulder deep drive tire and the Hercules H-902 EcoFT highway all-position tire recently received EPA SmartWay verification for low rolling resistance. “Our goal is always to heighten the opportunity for sales and profitability for our customers. Having a robust offering of SmartWay verified tires is one key
