The BH03 concept tyre generates electricity via the action of two types of material – A Thermoelectric material which transforms the heat (generated inside the tyre by the ultra-black texture in static condition by light/heat absorption or by its rolling when dynamic) into electric energy and a Piezoelectric material that transforms the pressure due to structure deformation into electric energy.
The concept tyre has been developed at Goodyear’s Innovation Centre in Luxembourg, where General Director Jean-Pierre Jeusette commented: “Concerns about energy and the environment drove us to develop this energy producing concept tyre. Every futuristic idea starts with a societal challenge that we aim to address as we work to build a better future. We are highly convinced that this tyre provides inspiration and that its insights will have a place in future development.”
According to Jeusette, the tyre is a pure concept development and will not be produced by Goodyear.
