Traditionally, the realms of lunar roving and earthly commuting have been distinctly separated. This could all change with the entry of SMART Tire Company into the automotive industry. They are taking a page out of NASA’s playbook, aiming to bring airless tire technology, initially crafted for lunar rovers, to our daily commute. Metal Flexes its Might At the heart of this ambitious endeavor is a material known as Shape Memory Alloy (SMA). According to Earl Cole, CEO of The SMART Tire Company, SMA behaves akin to super-elastic metal, merging the strength of titanium with the elasticity of rubber. This unique … Continue reading From Lunar Rovers to Electric Vehicles: SMART’s Puncture-proof Leap Towards a Sustainable Tires