Bomb-Proof Zero-Pressure Tyre In Development

[jarves]

Indian and US engineers are working on potentially game-changing high performance bomb-proof zero-pressure tyre technology for the US Armed Forces.

Located in Akron, Ohio, the dual-nation AEG (American Engineering Group) firm has been given $1m in funding to work on tyres able to still function even after being damaged by hostile gunfire or IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices).

US Armed Forces vehicles are presently equipped with upgraded, reinforced tyres but the US Department of Defence wants more. Its specification calls for zero-pressure tyres that can support heavier loads and rapidly relocate warfighters away from potentially lethal situations.

Bomb-Proof Tyre
Zero-pressure tyres aren't new in themselves but tend to be associated with discomfort and overheating. The prototype bomb-proof tyre produced by AEG dissipates heat and is robust and adaptable. At the same time, it's said to also produce a significantly more comfortable ride for crew personnel.

According to American Engineering Group's Operations Manager, Abraham Pannikottu, the firm's "...motivation and driving force for this project are that AEG gets the privilege to be of help to save lives of our soldiers."

AEG Zero-Pressure Tyre
Patent applications for the AEG zero-pressure tyre have been submitted and, while the design is conceived especially for pick-up trucks, other applications could also surface. In time, these could include all-terrain vehicles, construction vehicles, mining vehicles and others.

US Department of Defense run-flat tyre criteria currently calls for a minimum of 30 miles distance at a speed of 30 miles an hour or more. However, it's been claimed that these run-flat tyres, after being struck by IEDs, can't cover anywhere near this kind of distance or attain this kind of speed.

The AEG zero-pressure tyre's performance exceeds these figures. Phase I trials have shown that, after being punctured, it's still got 300 miles' travel left in it, at 50 miles per hour or more.

The funding now supplied to AEG allows for the tyre to be moved into Phase II of its development.

Bomb-Proof Zero-Pressure Tyre In Development: Armed Forces International News

 

[Abingdonboy]

^^ why not for the Indian armed forces?

I'm going to guess cost but if India is involved in the R&D then there must be some benefit to the Indian nation....

 

[Indo-guy]

^^ why not for the Indian armed forces?

I'm going to guess cost but if India is involved in the R&D then there must be some benefit to the Indian nation....

It looks like an American company comprising of Indian engineers ...
I do not know how they can benefit Indian armed forces directly...because basically it's an American company ...especially if they are funded by US DOD ...

although the original article says that it's dual nation group

 

[Abingdonboy]

It looks like an American company comprising of Indian engineers ...
I do not know how they can benefit Indian armed forces directly...because basically it's an American company ...especially if they are funded by US DOD ...

although the original article says that it's dual nation group

Then how does India get mentioned in this article? How many fortune 500 companies have R&D centres in India? How much is Silicon Valley's success down to Indians? But that doesn't mean the profits or benefits of either of these go to India. What's most important is who owns the IPRs? India has the talent, that much is clear, India now needs to make use of it and not be the research lab of the world letting others get rich off their work...

 

[Indo-guy]

Then how does India get mentioned in this article? How many fortune 500 companies have R&D centres in India? How much is Silicon Valley's success down to Indians? But that doesn't mean the profits or benefits of either of these go to India. What's most important is who owns the IPRs? India has the talent, that much is clear, India now needs to make use of it and not be the research lab of the world letting others get rich off their work...

Probably we have got into habit in holding everything with word India close to our heart ...
An American company of Indian entrepreneurs funded by American department of Defense will be loyal to America .

These are the days of " Money is Honey " ....many would change loyalties at drop of hat for better pastures ...

Very few would be willing to come back and give back to their motherland.

This phenomenon is not limited to India or Indians alone although .

India has to develop itself ...to make it attractive for good Indians to stay back and return back ....

 

[axisofevil]

Probably we have got into habit in holding everything with word India close to our heart ...
An American company of Indian entrepreneurs funded by American department of Defense will be loyal to America .

These are the days of " Money is Honey " ....many would change loyalties at drop of hat for better pastures ...

Very few would be willing to come back and give back to their motherland.

This phenomenon is not limited to India or Indians alone although .

India has to develop itself ...to make it attractive for good Indians to stay back and return back ....

Dont blame these Indians and accuse them of disloyalty! Their govt, our govt treated them like SHIT....engaged in massive corruption which continues unabated and forced them to flee. Why do you think brain drain took place in India in the first place? Because ppl were simply looking for greener pastures? That is a very narrow view and you are doing a great injustice if you dont try to immerse yourself in the big picture. India does not care for its ppl. Does it even offer dual citizenship? NO, not at all. So before you and others talk of loyalty, where the hell is India's?