New Reports on Global Tyre Trends & EV Impacts

Tyre Stewardship Australia announces the release of two new reports exploring the evolving challenges and opportunities facing the tyre industry in Australia and globally.

The reports offer actionable insights into global regulatory trends, innovative and changing tyre designs, and the growing impacts to local tyre recovery from the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). 

Together, the reports ‘Exploring Global Influences on the Tyre Industry: Chemicals of Concern, Microplastics and Design’, published in conjunction with the CSIRO, and ‘Implications of the Transition to EVs for End-of-Life Tyre Recovery’ in collaboration with industry, provide a comprehensive view of the future of the tyre industry.

Key findings include: 

• Global trends: Australia risks lagging behind international standards unless proactive steps are taken to address issues such as tyre wear emissions and chemicals of concern. 

• EV-specific challenges: The additional weight and torque of EVs may lead to faster tyre wear. This decrease in the lifespan of tyres will likely increase the pace and therefore volume of tyres reaching their end-of-life.  

• Recycling innovation and adaptation: The increased presence of advanced materials in new tyres, accelerated by the adoption of EVs, requires adapted recycling infrastructure to ensure efficient and sustainable resource recovery. 

• Collaboration opportunities: Aligning with global sustainability frameworks presents significant opportunities for Australian stakeholders to drive progress in tyre resource recovery. 

TSA’s reports provide insights for tyre manufacturers, recyclers, automotive stakeholders and policymakers, offering an opportunity to discuss and explore new innovative solutions. The findings aim to inform discussions and contribute to Australia’s progress in adopting circular economy practices for all tyres. 

The full reports are available HERE and HERE. 

Get in touch to find out more: getonboard@tyrestewardship.org.au