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Hopium partners with Bridgestone to develop Hopium Machina tires

By Brian Coote

Published: May 30, 2022

Hopium is partnering with Bridgestone to develop tires for its sedan, Hopium Machina.

The goal of the partnership is to design bespoke tyres with low rolling resistance technology, a major factor to enhance the vehicle’s 1,000km (approx. 620 miles) driving range. The tires will be created using Bridgestone’s proprietary “Virtual Tire Development” technology.

Under its overarching Bridgestone E8 Commitment, the company has pledged to support the realization of a sustainable society by providing social and customer value throughout every area of its business and operations, together with partners.

Lola joins forces with ABT for Formula E entry

The entry will use a powertrain co-developed by the British marque and technical partner, Yamaha Motor.

By Christian Hinton

Published: April 17, 2024

Lola Cars (Lola) introduced a new partnership with ABT, seeing the two brands unite to compete in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The entry will use a powertrain co-developed by the British marque and technical partner, Yamaha Motor. The agreement to join the Formula E grid with ABT is set to be just one element of a joint venture between the two companies to explore areas of sustainable motorsport, Lola said.