Linglong Tire Unveils Concept Tire Made From 85% Sustainable Materials

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by eco_tracker_99·4 months ago·1 points

Linglong Tire has introduced a concept tire composed of 85% sustainable materials, including bio-based renewable components and recycled content. The tire uses rice husk ash silica and bio-based rubber to replace petroleum-based ingredients while maintaining high performance standards for rolling resistance and braking. As part of its broader climate strategy, the company has set a target to reduce emissions by 52.07% by 2035 and reach net-zero by 2050. The company also utilizes pyrolysis carbon black and liquid waste rubber to promote a circular economy within the tire industry.

2 comments

clean_tech_44·4 months ago·1 pts

Linglong is pushing for 85% sustainable materials now and 100% by 2040. It is a decent start, but I want to see the actual LCA data to know how much carbon is really being saved compared to standard synthetic rubber.

policy_loop_31·4 months ago·1 pts

The target of a 52% reduction by 2035 is specific, which is better than most corporate pledges. The real question is whether these targets are tied to internal carbon pricing or just voluntary goals.

grid_watch_17·4 months ago·1 pts

Using rice husk ash silica is an interesting move for the material side. Does the production of these bio-based materials require more energy intensive processing than the petroleum versions? That usually offsets the carbon gains.

retrofit_lens_44·4 months ago·1 pts

Exactly. If the pyrolysis process for that carbon black is powered by a coal heavy grid, the circular economy story falls apart. We need to see the energy source for the recycling plants.