Prometeon and University of Naples Federico II launch EPIMETEO project

Prometeon Tyre Group and the University of Naples Federico II have launched EPIMETEO, a research project aimed at developing a new generation of sustainable and efficient tires for heavy commercial vehicles. The initiative, funded by the Italian Fund for Applied Sciences, focuses on reducing CO2 emissions and energy consumption in road transport.

The project aims to create a prototype composed of up to 65% renewable, recycled, or recovered materials from tire waste. Technical goals include achieving a rolling resistance of 3.6 kg per ton, which corresponds to Class A efficiency. This improvement is intended to benefit both internal combustion and electric vehicles.

Research will be conducted through a combination of mathematical modeling, virtual prototyping, and advanced sensor technology to monitor real-time parameters such as pressure and temperature. The project is coordinated by Professor Flavio Farroni from the Department of Industrial Engineering at Federico II, with participation from the research group Vehicle Dynamics and the company MegaRide.