Smart sensors and low-rolling-resistance designs set the tone for tire technology — safety and efficiency move together

Smart Tires & Sustainable Innovation: How EV Design, TPMS, and Recycling Are Transforming Tire Safety and Performance

Recent developments in the tire sector emphasize smart tire systems and EV-oriented design. Sensor-enabled tyres and tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) that detect friction and road conditions can provide data to vehicle safety systems and improve accident prevention. Trials and standards work are progressing to integrate such technologies into broader safety frameworks.

Design priorities for electric-vehicle tyres now focus on reducing rolling resistance while preserving braking and wet-grip performance to maximise driving range. Industry reports show rising demand for EV tyre testing and certification as electrification spreads.

Regulatory updates on tyre abrasion, labelling and test methods aim to make tyre safety and tyre performance information clearer for consumers. Meanwhile, fluctuations in natural rubber and synthetic materials remain an important factor for tyre production planning and tyre maintenance cycles.

Tire Recycling and Sustainable Tire Innovation Drive Green Transformation in Global Industry

The global tire industry is rapidly shifting toward “sustainable tires” and a “circular economy”. According to recent research, the global tire recycling market is projected to grow steadily from 2024 to 2032, reaching around US$ 8.21 billion by 2032.

Advances in recycling and rubber-recovery technologies have been noteworthy. In China’s Xinjiang region, a local firm has successfully transformed used tyres — once considered waste — into high-quality recycled rubber through mechanical shredding, refining and purification. The recycled rubber is then used in industrial applications, turning waste tires into what some call “black gold.” This significantly reduces tyre waste and environmental pollution.

Under increasing environmental and regulatory pressure, both tyre manufacturers and recyclers are experimenting with integrating recycled rubber and recovered steel into new tyre production. This reduces reliance on virgin natural rubber and primary raw materials, cutting carbon emissions and resource waste. Several recent industry initiatives reflect that tyre recycling and reuse are steadily becoming mainstream.

Experts in the tyre sector note that promoting end-of-life tyre (ELT) recycling, recycled-rubber utilization and circular manufacturing not only curbs environmental pollution and landfill pressure, but also conserves natural resources and upgrades the rubber-recycling value chain. As public awareness and regulatory requirements grow, "tire recycling", "rubber recycling" and "sustainable tyres" are likely to become standard practice across the global tyre industry.