More and more carmakers — who will no longer be able to sell new combustion-engine vehicles in Europe from 2035 — are working with tire manufacturers to develop more long-lasting, eco-friendly and even connected tires specifically for electric cars. The latest example of this is a partnership between Hyundai and Michelin to develop and produce next-generation tires specifically for the South Korean manufacturer’s future electric vehicles. The research program will focus on developing eco-friendly tires — i.e., using more sustainable materials than is currently the case — without losing per…