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GOODYEAR ANNOUNCES INDUSTRY'S FIRST TIRE TO USE CARBON BLACK PRODUCED VIA METHANE PYROLYSIS
The tire tread in a select size of the Goodyear ElectricDrive™ GT will include Monolith carbon black. AKRON, Ohio, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear
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[{"type":"text","content":"The tire tread in a select size of the Goodyear ElectricDrive™ GT will include Monolith carbon black.\nAKRON, Ohio, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) today announced a new tread formulation for its ultra-high performance, all-season ElectricDrive™ GT tire, tuned for electric vehicles, in size 235/40R19. The specialized tread compound that provides enhanced all-season traction will include Monolith carbon black produced by methane pyrolysis. In doing so, Monolith and Goodyear are taking the next step on a journey toward zero-emissions carbon black in tire manufacturing.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThis tire, which will be manufactured with this specific carbon black, is the first tire for sale in the industry to have this type of carbon black produced by Monolith.\nCarbon black is a key ingredient in tires, providing compounds in the tires with strength, improved tear resistance, and increased abrasion resistance. While traditional carbon black commonly comes from the combustion of fossil fuel oils, Monolith's plasma-based process takes advantage of renewable electricity to complete methane pyrolysis and results in the output of only carbon and hydrogen, with no combustion required. Methane pyrolysis allows for the splitting of the methane molecule into the constituent elements—carbon and hydrogen.\n\"At Goodyear, we are continually looking at and working with our supply base to understand and discover new innovations and technologies to use in our products,\" said Chris Helsel, senior vice president Global Operations, and Chief Technology Officer. \"The use of carbon black produced by methane pyrolysis is an example of how we are collaborating with our suppliers, like Monolith, to utilize sustainable materials in our consumer products, without compromising on performance and safety.\"\n\"Working with innovative partners to incorporate sustainable ingredients is at the core of what we do, and Goodyear has been at the forefront of that mission,\" said Rob Hanson, cofounder and CEO, Monolith. \"We're thrilled for the tire made with Monolith carbon black to launch and excited for the continued product research and development in this industry-leading partnership.\"\nThe Goodyear ElectricDrive GT delivers long-lasting tread wear and a quiet ride for EV drivers and passengers. The ElectricDrive...