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Yoshi Mobility plans to expand into EV charging, preventative maintenance, virtual inspections

The company is also commercializing its mobile EV charging platform to address challenges related to charging EV fleets.

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Bridgestone rolls out its first EV-specific tire

The first sizes for the Turanza EV tire include fitments for Tesla Model 3, S, X and Y, as well as the Ford Mustang Mach-E.

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Bridgestone launches its first tire for electric buses

Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) has launched the all-new Bridgestone R192E all-position radial tire, specially designed to empower the adoption of electric buses. The company says the Bridgestone R192E tire offers ultra-low rolling resistance and high load capacity, increasing daily ranges and maximizing vehicle operation on a single charge while remaining compatible with all bus types. The

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Hopium partners with Bridgestone to develop Hopium Machina tires

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

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Why independent auto shops should invest in EV services

Major manufacturers are committed to investing in EVs, and many are increasing their efforts in the coming years.

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Bridgestone Retail Operations Expanding EV Services

Bridgestone Retail Operations, a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, plans to expand its electric and hybrid vehicle services at 44 of the company’s Firestone Complete Auto Care and Wheel Works stores in Austin, Texas, and San Francisco, California. The advanced services are part of the company’s broader initiative to address an increasingly electric car parc and contribute to a more sustainable society,

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Bridgestone named tire supplier for Audi Q4 e-tron

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

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Tire CEOs recognize Tire Industry Project sustainability achievements

CEOs recognized TIP’s progress in tire and road wear particle (TRWP) research and communication.

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Arrival chooses four U.S. partners for Global Service Network Program

Together these partners will help form the Arrival Service Network, with more than 21,000 workshops and 60,000 mobile service units.

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Tire innovations ramping up for EV fleets

The transformation of tires is critically needed to support electrification and eventually autonomous vehicles.

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Bridgestone to supply tires for Einride electric autonomous trucks

Bridgestone will become the official U.S. launch partner of Einride and the exclusive tire supplier for Einride in the U.S. market.

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Fisker, Bridgestone partner on Ocean EV tires

Select models in North America, the Fisker Ocean will sit on custom-developed Bridgestone Potenza Sport tires.

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