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Hankook Tire expands EV partnership with Volkswagen compact vehicles

Hankook Tire is extending its electric vehicle (EV) partnership with Volkswagen, supplying specialized tires for two upcoming compact EVs as the German automaker seeks to broaden its electric lineup. Hankook Tire & Technology, part of Hankook & Company Group, said the iON evo summer performance tires and iON i*cept winter tires will be fitted as original equipment on Volkswagen’s ID. Polo and ID.…

Hankook Tire expands EV partnership with Volkswagen compact vehicles

Hankook Tire has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) partnership with Volkswagen, supplying specialized tires for two upcoming compact EVs. The company's iON evo summer performance tires and iON i*cept winter tires will be fitted as original equipment on Volkswagen's ID. Polo and ID. Cross. The ID. Polo, a production version of the ID.

2all concept, and the ID. Cross, a compact sport utility vehicle, are both designed to bring electric mobility to a broader market. The tires incorporate Hankook Tire's iON Innovative Technology, which aims to balance low road noise, extended tread life, grip, and reduced energy consumption.

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