Bridgestone named tire supplier for Audi Q4 e-tron

Bridgestone named tire supplier for Audi Q4 e-tron

Bridgestone says it developed custom-engineered, ultra-low rolling resistance summer tires with Enliten Technology.

Bridgestone has been selected as the tire supplier for the Audi Q4 e-tron, the company’s fully-electric SUV. To meet Audi’s technical requirements for the Q4 e-tron, Bridgestone says it developed custom-engineered, ultra-low rolling resistance summer tires with Enliten Technology. Sustainable and lightweight, Enliten Technology reduces tire rolling resistance by up to 30% and weight by up to 20% to extend EV driving range and reduce environmental impact thanks to improved resource productivity, the company says.

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Enliten Technology reduces tire rolling resistance by up to 30% and weight by up to 20% to extend EV driving range and reduce environmental impact thanks to improved resource productivity, Bridgestone says.

Bridgestone says it sees electric mobility as a huge opportunity to reduce CO2 emissions and make mobility more environmentally sustainable, and is proud to be collaborating with Audi in helping to accelerate the electric future.

The Audi Q4 e-tron with custom Bridgestone Turanza Eco summer and Blizzak LM005 winter tires is available now in the U.S. market.

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