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Once You Use Hankook Tire’s iON EV Tire Line, You Don’t Go Back

With the surging popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) and a growing emphasis on sustainability in consumer choices, Hankook Tire is positioning itself at the helm of EV tire design innovation.

Cost remains a key factor in American EV adoption

Americans said they would be much more likely to purchase an EV instead of an ICE vehicle if the cost were the same or less.

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Hankook Tire adds to EV Tire line with iON evo, iON evo SUV

Hankook says the tires feature technology that focuses on tread wear, noise reduction and unique grip performance for EVs.

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Most Americans say they would be comfortable driving an EV

However, interest in purchasing an ICE vehicle is still high, as 34% of Americans said a practical vehicle appeals most.

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Are EV tires all marketing hype?

What qualities make a good EV tire?

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Are EV tires all marketing hype?

Tire manufacturers are taking different approaches to how they are marketing EV tires.

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EV-specific tire products bring opportunity in cold climates

Tire dealers in snowy regions should still plan to meet consumer demand in the electric vehicle (EV) segments.

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Hankook Tire launches EV tire line in the U.S.

Hankook Tire America launched the company’s first tires specifically designed for EVs in the U.S.

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Hankook to supply Audi Q4 e-tron, Q4 Sportback e-tron tires

Hankook Tire will supply the latest Audi electric vehicle models with tires specially developed for electric cars. The Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron will be equipped with the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ev tire, designed for the unique needs of EVs, such as low rolling resistance, low weight and high load capacity, the company

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Hankook Tire to release new family of EV tires

In May, Hankook Tire will launch iON, its first family of tires specially designed for high-performance, premium electric vehicles. The company says characteristics of the new iON tires include further reduced rolling resistance, notably lower rolling-noise characteristics and high resilience. The iON products will initially be available in three designs at launch, in sizes between

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Five design differences of EV tires

Manufacturers typically must revisit tire compounding and construction to provide the most ideal EV-driving experience.

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Hankook Fits Kia Sorento PHEV with Dynapro AT2 tires at Rebelle Rally

In this race, no electronics are allowed for navigation and vehicles need to cope with demanding challenges driving off the pavement.

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