Abstract:

On Nov.1 2012, EU labelling regulation came into force. It regulated that all tires sold in European market need to be accompanied by a standardized label. To follow the global trend of eco-friendly tires, Linglong Tire has set up a cross-functional research team on green tire technology. Through the research of new compounds, structures and optimized indoor & outdoor test methods, Linglong has completed the development of four different technology systems, including computerized aided design, structure, compounds and testing system etc. Now, Linglong TBR tire of size 385/65R22.5 TE861 has reached EU label grade of A/B/2(RR/Wet/Noise) and PCR tire of size 205/55R16 Green-Max has reached B/A/2. Following the continuous study on high-end products, Linglong will enhance the whole technology level. At present, there are totally 16 popular TBR patterns have passed SmartWay verification. In 2013, Linglong has sold over 2 million high-performance TBR tires and 8 million high performance PCR tires in overseas market. Meanwhile, the eco-friendly technology system has set a solid technical foundation for further OE supplying. The research on green tire technology and its system establishment marks that Linglong is leading the green tire technology research in China.
Keywords: eco-friendly tire; simulation system; compound system; structure design system; EU labelling; SmartWay; Green-Max

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Biography:

General Information
Name: Xunmao Xia
Address: 6140 Nicholson Dr. Hudson, OH 44236

Education Background
EMBA, Ken State University, Kent, Ohio, 1994
Ph.D., Mechanical engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, 1990

Work Record
1)2009.7-Present  Shandong Linglong Tyre Co., LTD
    In charge of company’s global technology management, leading a competitive research and development team and making technical center gradually specialized; greatly improve product core competence
2)1998-2009  Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
    12 years technical experience and project managerial in tire performance evaluation, tire/vehicle modeling & simulation, OE and replacement tire design and testing
3)1990-1997  Continental AG (General Tire) 
    5 years: managerial experiences in technical department
    3 years: comprehensive technical experience in tire performance evaluation, testing and design

Professional Experiences　
1)Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 　
    2008-2009  Global Technical Advisor for many fields ( design, testing, fundamental technology, etc)　　　　　

    2004-2007  Principal Engineer, Tire Design, Akron, OH　
      Performed design and project management for LT tires of Chrysler OE　　
      Provided technical advice for OE and replacement tire programs 　
      Conduct tire design and quality control at the tire plant
      Provided training for new engineers　
 
    1998-2004  Principal Engineer, Tire Vehicle Engineering Technology, Goodyear
      Initiated and coordinated the development of knowledge, methodology and procedure
      Provide technical support & problem shooting of tire/vehicle dynamics and handling, tire wear, footprint analysis, vibration and noise, traction as well as indoor and outdoor testing for various OE and replacement tire programs.
2)Continental AG (General  Tire)
    1995-1997  Manager of Tire/Vehicle Dynamics and Handling, Farmington Hills, MI.
      With increasing responsibilities, successfully integrated testing function into tire/ vehicle performance simulation and modeling function.

    1994-1995  Group leader of Tire/Vehicle Dynamics and Handling, Akron,OH　
      Managed and ensured OE tire programs (North American) met and exceeded GM & Ford’s requirements of tire/vehicle performance；
      Interfaced directly and proactively with tire design, testing functions as well as OEcustomers to ensure continuous improvement in prediction tools, testing methods and tire design to cut the cost and time.　

    1992-1993  Research Scientist, Tire Research, Akron, OH　
      Focused on new technology development (tire/vehicle performance and tire wear) and integrated into tire design and evaluation　

    1990-1992  Senior Research Engineer, Tire Research, Akron, OH　
    Investigated the effects of tire and vehicle design features on tire/vehicle performance, and provided the guideline to tire design for improvement　

Publications
    Published four papers on SAE before jointed tire industry;　
    Published more than 100 technical reports and presentations within Goodyear & General Tire or to Ford, Chrysler, GM and others OE companies.

Honors
    Distinguished expert of the Thousand Talents program
    Outstanding Chinese Contribution Award of Cleveland Chinese Culture Association