Impacts of Green Tire Technology: Case Study of Environmental and Customer Perspectives

Nathan Peixoto Oliveira; Gustavo Fonseca Costa Rodrigues; Carlos Manuel Taboada Rodriguez

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Impacts of Green Tire Technology: Case Study of Environmental and Customer Perspectives

Nathan Peixoto Oliveira, Gustavo Fonseca Costa Rodrigues, Carlos Manuel Taboada Rodriguez

Published in American Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering (Volume 6, Issue 1)

Received: 4 May 2021 Accepted: 24 June 2021 Published: 26 January 2022

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Abstract

Contextualization: the scenario of natural resource degradation requires an urgent positioning of big companies. Government and social pressures are reflected in a company’s responsibilities and products. Research Problem: Many of a company’s required actions are focused on post-consumption, natural resource usage restrictions, and the search for alternatives to reduce the negative environmental effects. Justification: This work is concerned with improperly disposed tires, whose residues are difficult to eliminate in accordance with the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) legislation, and with the differentiation of green tires from low-cost and low-quality Chinese tires. Objectives: This research focused on the analysis of Michelin green tire technology in light of its efficiency and market views, comparing them to a common tire. Methodology: Using a case study, the cost, durability, market acceptance and associated usage benefits of both tires was studied. Results: Green tires increase fuel economy and cost slightly more than common tires. Regarding durability, the ordinary tires waste the equivalent of the value of two green tires in one life-cycle. But despite the benefits in fuel economy, reduced CO₂ emission and mileage, these benefits are usually not perceived by lay consumers. Conclusion: Green tires are a new trend, and the tests results proved that it is possible to reduce the environmental impact while maintaining or even improving comfort, safety, fuel economy and performance.

Published in	American Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering (Volume 6, Issue 1)
DOI	10.11648/j.ajese.20220601.14
Page(s)	22-29
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Green Tires, Environment Impact, Sustainability

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Nathan Peixoto Oliveira

Production and Systems Engineering Department, Santa Catarina Federal University, Florianópolis, Brazil
Gustavo Fonseca Costa Rodrigues

Michelin, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Carlos Manuel Taboada Rodriguez

Production and Systems Engineering Department, Santa Catarina Federal University, Florianópolis, Brazil

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