With the Oxygene concept, Goodyear broke the myth of a rolling stone on which moss does not grow. Not literally, of course, but their latest tire is like something from another planet, and moss is one of its components.
Goodyear's products are associated with an industry that is one of the biggest polluters of the environment today. It is for this reason that Goodyear strives to contribute to reducing it. Their engineers put their heads together and came up with the most incredible, if not the most amazing science fiction tire Goodyear Oxygene. Not only does it grow on it moss, also generates its own electricity and is made entirely from recycled tires.
The Oxygene tire is intended, among other things, for air purification. Through the slits in the tire, it collects water and moisture from the ground, which the moss needs to help it photosynthesis creates oxygen. In a city like, for example, Paris with its surroundings 2.5 million vehicles, using Oxygene tires would be recycled on an annual basis 4,000 tons carbon dioxide and changed it to 3,000 tons of oxygen. Of course, taking into account that we have around 10 million Oxygene tires installed on cars in the city. The tire itself is made with help 3D printing, which uses dust made from recycled tires. Because of the structure it doesn't need air and so there is no fear that she will penetrate at any time. The holes increase grip on wet roads, and also reduce the weight of the tire and extend its life.
The Oxygene tire has its own 'power plant' in the form of moss and photosynthesis. During photosynthesis, a small amount of electricity is produced, which the tire uses for its own operation. Sensors and a processing unit are hidden in the tire, and on its outer part LED light fixtures. Oxygen can use various light signals to warn the surroundings that it is braking, or signal which direction it is going to turn. The Oxygene concept went a step further towards science fiction by using light as a means of communication or with Li-Fi connection. Li-Fi allows the tire to connect to the Internet and thus communicate with other cars or with certain infrastructure. It also exchanges data, which will be important for mobile systems of the future, and all this with the speed of light.
Image gallery: Goodyear Oxygene
More information:
corporate.goodyear.com
