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Too many drivers don’t think about their tires until they have to swerve or brake suddenly, or they have a flat – often with serious consequences. About 9 percent of vehicle crashes are tire-related, according to estimates from a study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Brian | 4/10/2017 12:00:00 AM
In the United States alone, approximately 7 tire punctures occur every second, resulting in 220 million flat tires per year. Statistics also show that every driver will experience on average up to 5 flat tires in their life time. Brian | 1/20/2017 12:00:00 AM
NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2016, the steady growth in the global automobile market and the rapid growth of Chinese automobile market stimulated the tire market to recover slightly. The global tire shipment increased by 2% year on year to 1.963 billion, while China's automotive tire output edged up 1.2% to 572 million. In 2017-2020, Chinese automotive tire market is expected to grow by approximately 4%. Brian | 1/20/2017 12:00:00 AM
The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized its 54.5-mpg corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) target for 2025. Brian | 1/19/2017 12:00:00 AM
4 NASA Rover teams, MTSU, TTU, HCT and Embry Aeronautical sport ERW in 2015 NASA Rover Challenge. Brian | 5/3/2015 12:00:00 AM
Wheel system US 9004120 B2 ABSTRACT A wheel assembly includes a rim, a rib surrounding and radially spaced apart from the rim, and a resilient member that engages the rib. The resilient member is tied to the rim, such that the rim is resiliently held in relation to the round rib at least in part by tension in the resilient member Brian | 4/14/2015 12:00:00 AM
Novel Airless Wheels make their NASA debut. 2014 "Airless" results MTSU 3rd, and recipient of Neil Armstrong Design Award, TTU 7th.place division finish. Brian | 5/3/2014 12:00:00 AM
Two new articles challenge established wisdom about the nature of vacuum. In one article scientists have identified a quantum level mechanism for interpreting vacuum as being filled with pairs of virtual particles with fluctuating energy values. As a result, the inherent characteristics of vacuum, like the speed of light, may not be a constant after all, but fluctuate. Brian | 1/26/2014 12:00:00 AM
February 2013 High Level USOC Britek meeting request for all Olympic Cycling Venues to go "Airless" 2016 Sumer Games. The prevention of Olympic Medal loss due to the "Flat Tire" has become a real possibility. Athletes deserve better than the most common mode of Cycling Venue Medal loss...Tire failure. Olympic Testing of Britek High Speed Airless tires will begin Summer 2014. Brian | 1/24/2014 12:00:00 AM