Bridgestone sets sights on accelerating EV tyre market

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Bridgestone developing new tyres for EVs | Credit:Bridgestone EMIA
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Bridgestone developing new tyres for EVs | Credit:Bridgestone EMIA

Leading tyre supplier is partnering with high profile EV manufacturers for its new range of tyres, with the company predicting EVs could account for a fifth of its market by 2024

Bridgestone has announced plans to expand its portfolio of tyres designed specifically for electric vehicles (EVs) in partnership with leading hybrid and EV manufacturers, such as Mercedes and BMW, as...

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