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Bridgestone has put more than $100M into eco-tires made of shrubs

Drought-friendly plant can produce rubber good enough for Indy race tires. Enlarge / A Firestone race tire made from guayule plants, pictured next to the little woody shrubs that made it possible. (credit: Bridgestone) There's.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagSep 8th, 2022

This Milwaukee tire inflator is 59% off in Amazon’s Black Friday Sale

The Milwaukee M18 Inflator makes filling your tires with air super easy. Now, it is on sale for a low price......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 20th, 2023

Fight fire with fire: controlled burns stem California blazes

In a forest in northern California, a line of people spread out through the trees, setting fire to shrubs and fallen branches in an act of intentional arson aimed at making the woodland better able to cope with future conflagrations......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 13th, 2023

Owner of Tumblr confirms site’s shift from “surging” to “small and focused”

CEO confirms Tumblr has lost "well north of $100M" since acquisition. Enlarge / "You'll never be bored again" is one of the more fitting slogans attached to Tumblr. (credit: Getty Images) Tumblr will lose a majority of i.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 10th, 2023

Forests with multiple tree species are 70% more effective as carbon sinks than monoculture forests, study finds

To slow the effects of climate change, conserve biodiversity, and meet the sustainable development goals, replanting trees is vital. Restored forests store carbon within the forest's soil, shrubs, and trees. Mixed forests are especially effective at.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 9th, 2023

China"s "Great Green Wall" boosts carbon sink, study finds

Since 1978, China has been building a "Great Green Wall" of trees and shrubs across its arid and semi-arid regions to combat desertification and improve the environment. Known as the Three-North Afforestation Program (TNAP), it is the largest ecologi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 20th, 2023

“€25m Profit” Pirate IPTV Group Dismantled, 10 Arrested, 12 Vehicles Seized

Greek police say they have dismantled a criminal organization behind an illegal IPTV operation that caused broadcasters over €100m in losses. Over eight years it's alleged the operators generated over €25 million in profits, laundered money throu.....»»

Category: internetSource:  torrentfreakRelated NewsOct 9th, 2023

Scientists observe interaction of components in tire rubber at the atomic scale

Scientists have observed the molecular motion of rubber components typically used in automobile tires—polybutadiene and carbon black—with the world's fastest time resolution......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsSep 29th, 2023

Heybike Ranger S e-bike review: stable, foldable fat tire fun

Heybike Ranger S is an excellent combination of stability and storability in an e-bike with fat tires and a folding frame.Heybike Ranger SFoldable e-bikes aren't a new concept, but they introduce an alternative decision point for customers. The folda.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsSep 11th, 2023

Ford’s electric Mustang Mach-E gets a $65,000 Rally-inspired version

Ford adds chunky tires and protective shielding, plus a new rallysport drive mode. Enlarge / Ford's latest Mach-E variant is designed for fun on or off the tarmac. (credit: Ford) Ford has a long and successful history w.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 7th, 2023

EV commercial truck shoppers convene for racetrack demos

Fleets kick the tires on the latest commercial electric trucks, testing street sweepers, garbage haulers and big rigs......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 24th, 2023

Stellantis invests $100M in Calif. "green" lithium project

The investment in the world's largest geothermal lithium sourcing effort will help make Stellantis EVs eligible for federal consumer incentives......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 17th, 2023

Can we please just go back to using smaller wheels and tires?

And now, a rant about wheels and tires that are too big. Enlarge / Sigh. Not only are the 225/45/R20 tires easy to puncture, they're not cheap. Smaller wheels would ride better and provide better efficiency. (credit: Jonathan Git.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 15th, 2023

Engwe X24 review: Fat tires, fat value

The Engwe X24 is a confidence-inspiring, powerful e-bike that's good for riding off-road and on paved streets......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 7th, 2023

Sea urchins are struggling to "grip" as climate change alters ecosystems

When you are driving through a rain storm, traction is key. If your tires lack sufficient tread, your vehicle will slip and slide, and you won't have the grip needed to maneuver safely. When torrential rains hit near-shore, shallow water ecosystems,.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsAug 2nd, 2023

Foldable iPhone in 2025 would help segment hit $100M/year within two years

While it was at one point predicted that Apple would launch the first foldable iPhone in 2023 – something that obviously isn’t going to happen – it’s clearly a question of “when” rather than “if.” 2025 has been suggested as another.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsJul 28th, 2023

Why trees outcompete shrubs to shift upward

Climatic warming is altering the structure and function of alpine ecosystems, including shifts of vegetation boundaries. The upward shift of alpine treelines, the uppermost limit of tree growth forming the boundary between montane forest and alpine c.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 14th, 2023

Threads app signs up 100m users in less than a week

Meta's rival to Twitter has surpassed a record set by Open AI's ChatGPT app since its launch......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsJul 10th, 2023

Research team develops process for bio-based nylon

In T-shirts, stockings, shirts, and ropes—or as a component of parachutes and car tires—polyamides are used everywhere as synthetic fibers. At the end of the 1930s, the name Nylon was coined for such synthetic polyamides. Nylon-6 and Nylon-6.6 ar.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 6th, 2023

Rain gardens could save salmon from toxic tire chemicals

Specially designed gardens could reduce the amount of a toxic chemical associated with tires entering our waterways by more than 90 percent, new research shows......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 21st, 2023

Continental introduces greener tires in push for more sustainable supply chain

Continental debuted its greenest tire, as the German parts supplier looks to meet environmental targets set by its customers, governments and itself......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 14th, 2023