Hankook has unveiled its second-generation electric vehicle tyre, the Kinergy AS EV, which features strengthened handling and noise-reducing capabilities.
“Compared to internal combustion engine vehicles, electric vehicles have lower engine noise, higher initial acceleration and bodies that are 10% to 20% heavier,” said a Hankook statement.
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“In order for electric vehicles to achieve optimal performance, they need tyres designed to complement these characteristics. The Kinergy AS EV is engineered to meet the increasingly demanding specifications of electric vehicles.”
Electric vehicles are usually heavier than normal vehicles, so each tyre needs to take on more load stress. In order to cover the extra weight, the Kinergy AS EV is produced with the Aramid Hybrid reinforcement belt and employs extra-load reinforcement structure.
The Korean supplier maintains this allows little or no increase in diameter even in high-speed driving and minimises tread block distortion when changing direction.
Another feature is the application of Aqua Pine compound resin extracted from conifers and consisting of vegetable oil.
Kinergy AS EV will be available in Korea this year and a global launch is also under review for 2019.
