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<\/p>\nHankook is currently showcasing its non-pneumatic tyre (NPT) \u2018i-Flex\u2019 in a joint entry with Hyundai Motor Company at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022 in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n
At the show, Hyundai has unveiled the Plug & Drive (PnD) Module for the first time. It\u2019s based on robotics technology that enables Mobility of Things (MoT), an ecosystem in which all objects are mobile.<\/p>\n
Hankook Tire\u2019s i-Flex is fitted to maximise characteristics and functions of the PnD module. The i-Flex is described by Hankook as a “futuristic non-pneumatic concept tyre featuring biomimetic design”.<\/p>\n
It is 10-inch in size with a diameter of 400mm and a width of 105mm. Because it has no air in it unlike conventional tyres, safety can be better secured in accidents caused by punctures.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, it does not require air pressure maintenance, making it an optimal solution for autonomous vehicles, according to Hankook.<\/p>\n
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Hankook says the i-Flex was developed through rigorous biomimetic studies and testing. In order to absorb road shocks and bear a load, it adopted the design of a multi-layer interlocking spoke inspired by the cellular structure of living organisms.<\/p>\n
The multi-layer interlocking spoke structures the cell in three-dimensional for better shock absorption while allowing hexagonal and tetragonal cell structures of different rigidity join together for more stable load support.<\/p>\n
In addition, a C-shaped concave profile has been applied to secure a maximised contact patch, enabling safe driving. A pattern optimised for multi-directional vehicular motion was also adopted by employing the cell structure shape to the tread design, the tyre maker says.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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