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The Tweel prototype, demonstrated on the Audi A4, is within five percent of the rolling resistance and mass levels of current pneumatic tires. That translates to within one percent of the fuel economy of the OE fitment. Additionally, Michelin has increased the lateral stiffness by a factor of five, making the prototype unusually responsive in its handling.
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I wonder if we combine these tires with hybrid cars, how much more we will save on gas?
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The "five percent of the rolling resistance and mass levels" is a problem. First, they sort of mumbled "rolling resistance and mass" instead of reporting each. The rolling resistance is the risk area.
Still, it is a prototype and they may have improvements in a production model. But my first question will always be about the rolling resistance.
Bob Wilson