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www.tiretechnologyinternational.com | APRIL 2012
INTERVIEWS
Jean-Pierre Jeusette
general director,
Luxembourg Innovation Center,
Goodyear Dunlop
Roger Sanders
technical manager,
Continental UK
Letter of
the law
Revolution or rush job?
Important questions remain
unanswered ahead of tire
labeling’s introduction
in European markets
PICTURE PERFECT THE NEXT TOP MODEL
Bridgestone’s latest take on colored We explore the role of tire data in
sidewalls is lightweight, and simple vehicle performance simulations.
enough to be applied by dealers Will engineers ever know enough?
UNIVERSITY FOCUS
Isoprene from cellulose
www.tiretechnologyinternational.com | APRIL 2012
What would you prefer: We offer German precision
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DEDICATION CREATES EXCELLENCE
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EUROPE'S LEADING INTERNATIONAL TIRE DESIGN AND TI
OPINION The United States Patent and Tradema
EUROPE'S LEADING INTERNATIONAL TIRE DESIGN AND TI
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