Bridgestone tires
About Bridgestone
The history of the company Bridgestone began on the first spring day of 1931 in the Japanese Kurume. It owes its name to its founder Shojiro Ishibashi, which was translated into English as stone (ishi) and bridge (bashi). Like much of the other famous Japanese brands today, this tire manufacturer did not disappear in the annals of history, thanks to World War II, which brought him many military orders. Japan’s defeat in it created some difficulties that, however, made Bridgestone much more stable than before. After all, it has significantly expanded the range of products, most of which were not tires, but rubber products for various purposes.
Diversification of business, as well as the widespread use of the latest technologies at the time, allowed the company to become the largest tire manufacturer in Japan in the 1950s. The next decade brought her development of the production of radial tires for cars and trucks, as well as the beginning of the production of bicycles under its own brand. In 1967, the first North American branch was opened, which, for the period when the recent military confrontation between Japan and the United States was still fresh in memory, was almost an extraordinary event.
In the 70s, the company continued its progressive development. It consisted in expansion to other markets. In 1972, the first European branch opened in Belgium. And 7 years after this momentous event, the technology of recycling automobile tires into fuel for industrial furnaces was presented. However, all this was eclipsed by the death of the founder of the company Shojiro Ishibashi, who died in 1976.
The history of the company Bridgestone began on the first spring day of 1931 in the Japanese Kurume. It owes its name to its founder Shojiro Ishibashi, which was translated into English as stone (ishi) and bridge (bashi). Like much of the other famous Japanese brands today, this tire manufacturer did not disappear in the annals of history, thanks to World War II, which brought him many military orders. Japan’s defeat in it created some difficulties that, however, made Bridgestone much more stable than before. After all, it has significantly expanded the range of products, most of which were not tires, but rubber products for various purposes.
Diversification of business, as well as the widespread use of the latest technologies at the time, allowed the company to become the largest tire manufacturer in Japan in the 1950s. The next decade brought her development of the production of radial tires for cars and trucks, as well as the beginning of the production of bicycles under its own brand. In 1967, the first North American branch was opened, which, for the period when the recent military confrontation between Japan and the United States was still fresh in memory, was almost an extraordinary event.
In the 70s, the company continued its progressive development. It consisted in expansion to other markets. In 1972, the first European branch opened in Belgium. And 7 years after this momentous event, the technology of recycling automobile tires into fuel for industrial furnaces was presented. However, all this was eclipsed by the death of the founder of the company Shojiro Ishibashi, who died in 1976.
New technologies for the manufacture of tires Bridgestone
In the 80s of the last century there was a half-century anniversary of the existence of this Japanese company, which by that time had become one of the leaders in the global tire industry. These positions were significantly strengthened in 1988 after the purchase of the second largest North American tire maker Firestone. But before that, in 1982, the company introduced the first Japanese winter tire without studs, for which, five years later, the widely-advertised today rubber compound with a microporous structure was developed.
At about the same time, a number of other developments were presented, on which the company's current leadership in technology is based. First of all, it is the technology of distribution of external pressure for truck tires and the technology of optimization of rolling resistance for passenger tires. A little later, these, as well as many other technological innovations, were combined together in the Uni-T technology, which has been successfully used in tire products of this brand today. The debut of this set of technical solutions took place simultaneously with the presentation of Bridgestone sport tires for passenger cars Potenza. Today, this name is used in relation to a whole range of passenger models, numbering several dozen items.
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In the 80s of the last century there was a half-century anniversary of the existence of this Japanese company, which by that time had become one of the leaders in the global tire industry. These positions were significantly strengthened in 1988 after the purchase of the second largest North American tire maker Firestone. But before that, in 1982, the company introduced the first Japanese winter tire without studs, for which, five years later, the widely-advertised today rubber compound with a microporous structure was developed.
At about the same time, a number of other developments were presented, on which the company's current leadership in technology is based. First of all, it is the technology of distribution of external pressure for truck tires and the technology of optimization of rolling resistance for passenger tires. A little later, these, as well as many other technological innovations, were combined together in the Uni-T technology, which has been successfully used in tire products of this brand today. The debut of this set of technical solutions took place simultaneously with the presentation of Bridgestone sport tires for passenger cars Potenza. Today, this name is used in relation to a whole range of passenger models, numbering several dozen items.
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Volgabus has developed a unmanned ATV
It can carry ten passengers.
The Russian company Volgabus introduced the unmanned ATV SNOWBUS. It is intended for off-road traffic in unmanned, remotely operated or manual mode, informs Ukr.Media .
Most developments in the field of unmanned wheeled vehicles are concentrated in the field of passenger cars. Leading companies such as Waymo assume that unmanned aerial vehicles will be primarily used in taxi services. However, some developers create highly specialized, unmanned cars for work under certain conditions. For example, the Russian company Cognitive Technologies has several projects for the automation of agricultural machinery, in particular, an unmanned tractor and combine.
The Russian company Volgabus also developed an unmanned car for use outside the city. It is a cross-country vehicle capable of moving along ice and snow, and also swim and overcome obstacles up to a height of 1.6 meters. The cross-country car has a four-wheeled structure with a small wheelbase. Wheels with low pressure tires with a diameter of 165 centimeters are driven by synchronous electric motors that receive energy from a lithium-ion battery, which in turn is charged from a diesel generator. Developers note that the maximum operating time of the generator from one refueling is up to 120 hours.
The crossroad is designed to carry passengers. To do this, in addition to the driver's seat, it provides ten more seats - five on each side of the cabin. The entrance to the ATV is located in front and through the closed big hatch. In addition, a trailer coupling is installed on the rear of the ATV. So far, the company has demonstrated the possible appearance of a trailer only on a renderer.
Developers do not disclose the details of the runway in unmanned mode. For example, it is unknown whether he can ride on public roads, as well as how autonomous movement on the road is happening. In addition, it is not known what sensors developers used in the car.
It is worth noting that the construction of the presented Volgabus ATV reminiscent of some other Russian ATVs, such as Sherpa, Lesnyk and BigBo.
This is not the first development of Volgabus in the field of unmanned vehicles. Previously, the company already represented the Matreshka bus, which has a modular design. At the moment, the status of the project is uncertain. In August 2018, the media reported closing the project, but the head of the company denied this, promising to submit a new version of the bus.
The Russian company Volgabus introduced the unmanned ATV SNOWBUS. It is intended for off-road traffic in unmanned, remotely operated or manual mode, informs Ukr.Media .
Most developments in the field of unmanned wheeled vehicles are concentrated in the field of passenger cars. Leading companies such as Waymo assume that unmanned aerial vehicles will be primarily used in taxi services. However, some developers create highly specialized, unmanned cars for work under certain conditions. For example, the Russian company Cognitive Technologies has several projects for the automation of agricultural machinery, in particular, an unmanned tractor and combine.
The Russian company Volgabus also developed an unmanned car for use outside the city. It is a cross-country vehicle capable of moving along ice and snow, and also swim and overcome obstacles up to a height of 1.6 meters. The cross-country car has a four-wheeled structure with a small wheelbase. Wheels with low pressure tires with a diameter of 165 centimeters are driven by synchronous electric motors that receive energy from a lithium-ion battery, which in turn is charged from a diesel generator. Developers note that the maximum operating time of the generator from one refueling is up to 120 hours.
The crossroad is designed to carry passengers. To do this, in addition to the driver's seat, it provides ten more seats - five on each side of the cabin. The entrance to the ATV is located in front and through the closed big hatch. In addition, a trailer coupling is installed on the rear of the ATV. So far, the company has demonstrated the possible appearance of a trailer only on a renderer.
Developers do not disclose the details of the runway in unmanned mode. For example, it is unknown whether he can ride on public roads, as well as how autonomous movement on the road is happening. In addition, it is not known what sensors developers used in the car.
It is worth noting that the construction of the presented Volgabus ATV reminiscent of some other Russian ATVs, such as Sherpa, Lesnyk and BigBo.
This is not the first development of Volgabus in the field of unmanned vehicles. Previously, the company already represented the Matreshka bus, which has a modular design. At the moment, the status of the project is uncertain. In August 2018, the media reported closing the project, but the head of the company denied this, promising to submit a new version of the bus.