Wastefront has secured an environmental permit for its tyre recycling facility at the Port of Sunderland

Recent analysis by the Institute of the Motor Industry has found that EVs have a significantly higher tyre failure rate, possibly attributed to their heavier weight

The Euro 7 standards will ensure cars, vans, lorries and buses are much cleaner and tackle emissions from tailpipes as well as from brakes and tyres

The CEO of a small company reveals all

That’s the conclusion reached in a new report from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and the University of Plymouth, which suggests tyres are a previously largely unrecorded source of microplastics in the marine environment

The labels will include information on fuel efficiency and wet grip, on a scale from ‘A’ to ‘G’, similar to the energy labelling used for household appliances

Tyres contribute to as much as 20% to 30% of a vehicle’s fuel consumption

A new technology that makes oil from old tyres offers a green option without sacrificing performance. In addition to reusing end-of-life tyres rather than sending them to landfill, Green Distillation Technologies’ (GDT) oil also results in around 30% less Nitrogen Oxide being released than traditional fuels. It was tested by engineers at the Queensland University of Technology, who said it could offer new opportunities […]

Recycled tyres can be converted into oil and used as a source of biofuel. According to Tim Rose, Managing Director of Southern Oil, old tyres are a preferable source of bio-oil feedstock compared to traditional biofuels from plants. He adds that is because they are in plentiful supply all year round, can be refined very […]

UK firms could cut fuel costs by up to £500 million every year by using more fuel-efficient tyres on company vehicles. With new EU legislation compelling tyre manufacturers to label their car and light commercial tyres, the Energy Saving Trust (EST) is urging businesses to select “best-in-class tyres” for their vehicles. The new law, which […]