Biden infrastructure plan could be boost for tire industry
Biden infrastructure plan could be boost for tire industry
Jim Johnson & Erin Pustay Beaven
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WASHINGTON With hundreds of millions of tires rolling along the nation s roads every day, the importance of improving and maintaining America s infrastructure is obvious to the tire industry.
With the latest round of COVID-19 relief now delivered, President Joe Biden s efforts to push for a massive infrastructure improvement plan is now a central issue for the new administration. It s beyond question that the U.S. transportation infrastructure system … is woefully in need of upgrade and modernization, Anne Forristall Luke, CEO of the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association, said.
USTMA to promote National Tire Safety Week
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WASHINGTON The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) will launch its yearly consumer tire safety awareness campaign, National Tire Safety Week, from June 28 through July 4.
This year s theme, Do Your Part, Know Your Roll, will educate motorists about proper tire care and maintenance as an important part of road safety. Safety has always been a priority for USTMA and its partners, and the lens through which we view safety has expanded as a result of the pandemic, Anne Forristall Luke, USTMA president and CEO, said. National Tire Safety Week aims to educate drivers about the vital yet practical steps they can take to properly maintain and care for their tires. Tires are the only part of a vehicle that touches the road, so you want to keep them in top shape to help you stay safe on the road.
North Carolina Town to Use Old Tires to Mine Cryptocurrency
A small company in Franklinton is trying to convert old tires into oil, syngas and other commodities that could be used to power a variety of things. The company’s first aim is to use it to mine cryptocurrencies.
April 22, 2021 • (TNS) In the middle of a former construction waste site, just about 26 miles north of downtown Raleigh, N.C., stands what looks like six gigantic turkey fryers.
These cylindrical contraptions aren t devouring birds, though. Rather, they are part of a complex machine that is attempting to turn old tires into a reliable and cheap form of energy.
In a small North Carolina town, a company is using old tires to mine cryptocurrencies Zachery Eanes, The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.)
Apr. 20 FRANKLINTON In the middle of a former construction waste site, just about 26 miles north of downtown Raleigh, stands what looks like six gigantic turkey fryers.
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These cylindrical contraptions aren t devouring birds, though. Rather, they are part of a complex machine that is attempting to turn old tires into a reliable and cheap form of energy.
And if its owners, Product Recovery Technology International (PRTI), are successful, these machines could be placed across the country.
Biden s infrastructure proposal could boost transition to EVs, AVs
Biden s infrastructure proposal could boost transition to EVs, AVs
Kelly Serfoss, Ford
President Biden is asking for a $174 billion investment to help spur the country’s transition to electric vehicles.
New technology means big changes for the auto industry. Pair that with a large, national investment and the transition to new mobility could happen quickly and efficiently.
The trick is in the timing.
The Biden administration has rolled out a $2 trillion infrastructure proposal that could have major implications for electric and autonomous vehicles. It s an ambitious plan that has garnered some praise from rubber industry associations, including the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association.