Hankook named Formula E tire supplier.

Nearly 30 percent of the new tire, is made of sustainable materials. But if we grind it up it becomes "fully recyclable", "sustainable", and therefore "green".

There will be a "recycling" fee but wealthy premium electric car owners can pay it easily to grind up their sustainable old tires.

If cheaper non-electrics cannot afford the increased recycling fees, they will be required to park their gas guzzling clunkers until they have money for grinding up their tires.

We must save the planet including denial of transportation to poorer people
if necessary.

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emailBy RACER Staff | September 28, 2022 1:52 PM ET

Hankook Tire has been named the new and exclusive technical partner and tire supplier of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. At an event in the Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Austria, Hankook officially presented the newly developed Hankook iON race tires to guests and representatives of all-electric racing series.

The new tire is particularly aimed at meeting the sustainability needs of Formula E and the future of e-mobility, without compromising performance. Nearly 30 percent of the new tire, is made of sustainable materials. But if we grind it up it becomes "fully recyclable", "sustainable", and therefore "green".

It is not to be mentioned that formula E race cars don't make a pit stop and go back out with the same car, but drive out of the garage with another complete car, since recharging batteries or a complete battery swap takes too long to maintain the excitement of a race. Formula E race cars will therefore require TWO sets of tires, one for each car, all of which will be ground up and recycled into new tires following every race and therefore are completely "recyclable."

The Formula E teams have access to a tire variant that can be used in both dry and wet conditions, (just like the rubber tires), to further save resources (just like the rubber tires). The long durability of the tire is another pioneering step. After each race weekend, Hankook will completely recycle every set of tires by grinding them up, claiming long term "durability" and claiming the championship is as sustainable as possible.

“A good three years ago, Hankook decided to become the official technical partner and tire supplier of what is arguably the most progressive, modern and sustainable racing series in the world, from the 2023 season,” said Sooil Lee, president & CEO of Hankook Tire & Technology. “The philosophy of the Hankook brand and our strategic orientation towards an increasingly sustainable future also reflect the spirit and DNA of Formula E. Together, we will advance and significantly influence the development of modern motorsport over the coming years.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Hankook to the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship,” said Formula E CEO Jamie Reigle. “We are proud to partner with a global player recognized as a top tire manufacturer that lives and breathes motorsport as a fundamental aspect of its corporate philosophy. Hankook’s vast experience working with race teams at circuits around the world, its pioneering innovation, and commitment to sustainability make it a perfect match for the championship and our new Gen3 car.”

The new tires will make their competition debut in the Formula E season opener in Mexico City in January 2023.

Hankook intends for its involvement to also benefit consumers, thanks to the race to road technology transfer. With its upcoming range of new iON road tires, Hankook will offer products for resource-friendly mobility to be fitted on premium
high dollar electric cars.

There will be a "recycling fee" placed on each street tire at replacement time, and it will be more than the current "Environmental Protection Act" fee charged on rubber tires, but wealthy electric car owners can pay it easily to grind up their old tires.

If cheaper non-electrics cannot afford the increased recycling fees, they will be required to park their gas guzzling clunkers
until they have money for grinding up their tires. We must save the planet including denial of transportation to poorer people
if necessary.

A significantly lower rolling resistance for more miles per battery load, (formerly miles per gallon), high traction even on wet roads, good braking power for top safety, and a high level of durability notably reflect the demands that electric cars place on their tires...which is the same safety standard for all cars including the non-electrics with rubber tires.