Yokohama to enter electric vehicle in Pikes Peak hill climbing challenge

ERJ staff report (DS)

Tokyo - Team Yokohama is to enter an electric vehicle (EV) in the 2010 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, the best-known hill climb in the world. The event will be staged on Sunday, June 27, in the state of Colorado, USA. The team refers to the race as the "Team Yokohama EV Challenge."

The "Challenge" is part of Yokohama Rubber's efforts to meet its environmental responsibilities. A principle aim is to spread recognition of the current state of EV technology and its potential, as well as to develop EV tyres for use in severe off-road conditions.

Yokohama's vehicle will be equipped with prototype next-generation tyres demonstrating stability on any kind of road surface and with additional environmental benefits stemming from reduced rolling resistance.

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Press release from Yokohama