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Toyota explores airless tires to build lighter EVs

Toyota featured airless tires on its hydrogen-powered concept car, the Fine Comfort-Ride sedan.
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Kevin Buckland
October 30, 2017 05:00 AM

TOKYO -- Toyota Motor is exploring airless tires to help reduce the weight of battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles and boost performance, even though the technology is years away from being ready for commercial use.

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