European Rubber Journal (March/April 2023)

36 pages. Features: *Issues around tire wear now centre-stage *Comprehensive report on all the latest new about the rubber industry from around the world * Future tire (Sustainability)- Toxicity of tire wear particles rising up the agenda: This is an issue "to get ahead on, because this is harder to solve, potentially more problematic" *Recovered carbon black needs more support: Paradigm shift from recycling to delivering real value to the global tire & rubber industry *Elastomer R&D on full charge: Innovation in the rubber industry being driven by rising adoption of electric vehicles *Silicone key to growth in regulation-driven EV markets: Global market "very dynamic with the supply-chain realigning at the moment" *Year of the EV tire: Regulatory demands driving up OE sales including now in the replacement market *Elastomers for sustainability: New contenders for the E4S programme *Tire makers target gains despite rising costs: Ability to manage and offset higher materials, energy, labour costs key to maintaining profitability this year *German rubber industry report: Manufacturers grapple with market challenges