(UFU - 2018 - 1aFASE)ber-Adaptable Airless TiresBy
(UFU - 2018 - 1a FASE)
Über-Adaptable Airless Tires
By Lisa Eadicicco
In the future, our cars will be smart, and our tires will be smarter. For starters, it’s airless, eliminating the need to worry about pounds per square inch. It’s also made from recycled materials in an effort to reduce waste. But the most impressive feature may be its 3-D--printed treads, which can be swapped in and out to accommodate various road conditions—without changing the tire itself. The challenge will be figuring out a way to do it quickly, says Terry Gettys, who helped lead the project, “because consumers are going to want their tires [ready to go] in just a few minutes.”
Disponı́vel em: <http://time.com>. Acesso em: 25 mar. 2018.
One of the most innovative features of this new concept tire is that it
is airless and as such needs little or no calibration.
can be changed quickly to meet consumer needs.
is easily adaptable and helps Uber drivers move safely.
can be physically adjusted to different driving contexts.
