Goodyear’s ‘Oxygene’ tyre has moss growing in it
Goodyear says its latest concept tyre, introduced at this year’s Geneva International Motor Show, “quite literally brings the future of mobility to life”, offering cleaner, more convenient, safer and more sustainable urban mobility.
The concept, named Oxygene, features living moss growing within the sidewall.
The open structure and the tyre’s “smart tread” design absorb and circulate moisture and water from the road surface, allowing photosynthesis to occur and therefore releasing oxygen into the air.
“With more than two-thirds of the world population expected to live in cities by 2050, the demands on transport networks in urban environments will increase substantially,” said Chris Delaney, president of Goodyear Europe for the Middle East and Africa.
“Smarter, greener infrastructure and transport will be crucial in addressing the most pressing challenges of urban mobility and development.”
Inspired by the principles of the circular economy, with emphasis on reducing material waste, emissions, and energy loss, Goodyear’s Oxygene concept is designed to integrate seamlessly into future cityscapes.
“Oxygene is meant to challenge our thinking and help drive the debate around smart, safe and sustainable future mobility,” Delaney said. “By contributing in this way to cleaner air generation, the tire could help enhance quality of life and health for city-dwellers.”