Mobility

The humble tire goes high-tech for EVs

Tire engineers and chemists at Bridgestone\/Firestone are doing stress tests, top, and evaluating new additives, below, to save weight and add strength.
June 27, 2021 04:00 AM

The coming GMC Hummer EV weighs more than 9,000 pounds and can reach 60 mph in about 3 seconds. The twin electric motors in the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT make more torque than a diesel-powered F-150 and can propel the 4,500-pound vehicle to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds. Tesla's Model S Plaid can reach 200 mph and hit 60 mph in less than 2 seconds.

Staying current is easy with newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.