Rechargeable Tires: The Future of Transportation

Rechargeable tires work on the principle of regenerative braking. Special generators and batteries are embedded in the tire structure. During braking or downhill drives, the kinetic energy of the vehicle is captured and stored in the onboard batteries through these generators. The stored energy can then be used to provide supplementary power for acceleration and climbing slopes.

The batteries and control systems are designed to replenish the stored energy every time the vehicle brakes or drives downhill. This charges the tires without any external plug-in required. Special algorithms ensure optimum energy capture and storage based on driving patterns and conditions. 

Performance Benefits

Some key performance advantages of rechargeable tires include the following:

Increased Fuel Economy: By capturing up to 30% of the kinetic energy normally lost during braking, the tires can improve fuel economy of vehicles by 15-20%.

Accelerated Performance: The on-board batteries provide instant torque boost of 70 Nm during acceleration. This enhances pickup and overtaking ability.

Hill Climbing Ability: Vehicles can reach elevations 15% higher than possible with traditional drivetrains thanks to power boost from tires.

Extended Range for EVs: For electric vehicles, the tires add a virtual range extension of 50-100 km depending on driving patterns and conditions.

Braking Assistance: Regenerative braking function in tires helps reduce braking distance by 10-15% and improves safety.

Maintenance Free: The tires are self-charging and do not require manual charging or swapping of batteries like in E-bikes.

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