MM: Tires That Charge Electric Vehicles

In this episode, Goodyear unveils a concept tire that generates electricity from heat both while on the road and while parked.

Katie Mohr
Mar 28, 2016

In this episode, Goodyear unveils a concept tire that generates electricity from heat both while on the road and while parked. Take a look at how it would work here:

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