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Pneumatic (air-filled) rubber tires were first invented in the 19th century

In the 1960's, NASA began its own tire development for space exploration. You might recognize their first attempt, riding around on the moon:

Fast forward 50+ years and multiple rover missions, and we need to put large vehicles on Mars (someday, with people on them). That's where we come in.the ultimate tire

The SMART (Shape Memory Alloy Radial Technology) Tire Company was formed for the express purpose of commercializing a new category of airless tire invented for the future of space exploration. We're taking the extreme properties of this Mars-grade technology, coating it with a special rubber-like material (which work great on Earth roads), and optimizing it for all major transportation uses

Despite our best efforts, -- about 1 flat per driver, per year in the USA. Tire failures contributes to over 20% of roadside emergencies, and reduce fuel efficiency every day on every vehicle, as they slowly leak pressure.flat tires are a fact of life

Every year, over 50B pounds of used tires become waste. Most of this waste stream goes into landfills or is burned in enormous tire yards. 20-30% of all ocean micro-plastics come from tires.The tire industry is incredibly dirty

Electric vehicles carry heavier loads over longer distances, with less margin for error. An autonomous ride is useless and unsafe with a flat tire, and we will need a technology originally invented to solve exactly that problem.Future applications are even more demanding

Trucking & aerospace are even more demanding than consumer automobiles, and superelastic tires solve for key problems in both industries. We can save hundreds of pounds of payload on a 737 jet, or run fuel efficient double-wide truck tires without worrying about downtime for flats

SMART (Shape Memory Alloy Radial Technology) tires made from are fundamentally different than anything available on the market today.shape memory alloys

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Born from the mission requirements at NASA, these tires were originally invented to withstand continuous use on Mars. That means operating at extreme temperatures from -200F to 200F+, never, ever going flat, remaining lightweight, staying energy efficient.and

Like many great inventions, the SMA tire was invented when two different disciplines worked together at NASA. Listen to mechanical engineer Colin Creager and materials scientist Santo Padula talk about how SMA solved the biggest limitation of steel spring tires, plastic deformation, and created a whole net category of performant tire technology:

Dr. Santo Padula II, Ph.D, 2x R&D 100 award winning inventor

What makes SMA tires so special? It's the combination of innovative structural design, with the unique properties of these alloys. Heather Oravec describes how the material actually rearranges its molecular structure instead of stretching chemical bonds in response to stress. This is fundamentally superior to the everyday notion of "elastic" material."superelastic" or pseudoelastic effect

On Mars, this means that NASA was able to change future rovers from a 6-wheel design back to 4. Ever wondered why the Perseverance Rover has 6 wheels? Because it didn't have SMA tires that could handle the terrain!

Members of our team have , as well as prior VC-backed startup experience across multiple industries including education, gaming, manufacturing, hardware and blockchain. Collectively we've operated a global children's charity, won , supported wildlife conservation, run ultramarathons, built a variety of startup businesses, and strive to be pretty-good humans. Our combined mission is to build the next great American tire company.40+ years experience at NASA 30+ at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Disney, Honda, R&D 100 awards

With the rise of electric and autonomous vehicles to make our cities smarter, we understand that everyday and high-tech vehicles all require TIRES in order to operate. Shape memory alloys have the potential to be as disruptive as the electric car, and the most important metal alloy since the advent of steel. We're just the messengers

is situated in the heartland of American manufacturing, miles from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Cooper Tires, and numerous automotive and aerospace companies. SMA tire technology was invented here as a collaboration between world-leading materials science research, and cutting-edge tire engineering. The SMART Tire Company is an official licensee of the full SMA tire technology suite, and engaged in an ongoing public/private research partnership with NASA scientists & engineers to continue developing the product.NASA Glenn Laboratory (Cleveland, OH)

Of course, even breakthrough technology is not enough on its own. That's why we've partnered with multiple industry leaders to develop competitive products that solve real-world problems. All of our mobility partners are based in the USA and leaders in their field

is a world-leader in high-performance bicycles, known for their dedication to cutting edge technologies, and the "dream bike" of many cyclists. As a strategic partner, they will contribute to the development of the first METL bicycle tire.Felt Bicycles

is a micro-mobility leader owned by Ford Motor Company. Known for innovation, they are the 3rd largest rental fleet after Lime and Bird. In collaboration with STC, they will contribute to the development of electric scooter tires and eBike technologies.Spin Mobility (Ford Motor Company)

Our business model is inspired by the Tesla Master Plan ()https://www.tesla.com/blog/secret-tesla-motors-master-plan-just-between-you-and-me

Whereas the overarching mission behind Tesla Motors was to transition the automotive industry from fossil fuels to solar/electric, ours is to phase out pneumatic, disposable product in favor of long-lasting, renewable shape memory tires

We plan to do this through a systemic series of products, in our case traversing both downwards through price points and upwards into larger and more demanding markets. The STC Master Plan at a high level looks like:

1. Create a high-end bicycle tire that establishes the value of shape memory alloy tires, and puts it into the hands of consumers
2. Decrease costs and grow within the two-wheel and off-road markets to include scooters, eBikes, mopeds and motorcycles
3. Optimize material costs and supply chain to the point where a radial tire becomes commercially viable
4. Enter the automotive and/or trucking markets
5. Continue to reduce costs and increase capacity up to 90% since introduction
6. Reduce global pollution through significant market share, licensing shape memory alloy innovations as necessary to increase adoption
7. Save $billions in jet fuel and emissions by replacing high-pressure landing gear, containment chambers and related equipment on commercial aircraft

The global tire industry is highly fragmented, with the top 3 manufacturers (Bridgestone, Michelin, Goodyear) each holding less than 10% market share. It is our belief that a focus on elastomers (the specialty of all major tire companies, which are first and foremost rubber companies) puts them at a major disadvantage compared to SMART products.No major competitor specializes in airless tires

Our technology is protected by multiple patents, proprietary methods, and special knowledge of large scale structural engineering with SMAs

The prevailing business model among our competitors is . Switching to a renewable model using different materials would be a difficult paradigm shift for any of these companies. Please see our FAQ for more details about cost, and scaling the production of SMART tires.replacement tires, which comprise 70% of all sales

The opportunities for a superior tire technology are nearly as large as the industry itself ($250B); however, we've identified short, medium and long-term opportunities as follows :(exact timeline not guaranteed)

2-wheel market (cycling, micromobility)Years 1-2:

mopeds, off-road, militaryYears 2-4:

automotive & truckingYears 5+:

aerospaceYears 6+:

Our first product, the METL™ bike tire, is purpose-built for the cycling industry due to the higher margins, lower regulatory restrictions, and consumer appeal. We expect METL to be ready for production in Q1 of 2022, with first units delivered to customers later that year

The first commercially available SMART Tire, is the METL™ bicycle tire, a high-performance airless tire for road, gravel, mountain and eBikes

Cycling presents a strong opportunity to address a customer need (flat tires & constant maintenance) in the fastest growing segment of the tire industry (two-wheel vehicles). Profit margins are high, and regulatory costs are low relative to the tire industry at large

Commercialization of the METL™ bicycle tire is part of a larger multi-stage process (see "Business Plan" below) in which STC will iteratively:

Our 12 month roadmap for METL™ is presented here:

R&D performed as part of our go-to-market will contribute as well to the next tier of products for heavier motorized vehicles, as demonstrated here on a Jeep SUV (final product will include rubber treads, driven here for comparison purposes)

Don't just take our word for it, here are just a few things people are saying about SMA tire technology:

In addition to the exciting terrestrial uses for shape memory alloy tires, research & development continues in the Mars Rover program. With an expected launch date of 2026, SMA tires will debut in outer space on the Mars Fetch Rover, and become the future platform for larger vehicles. One day the first manned missions to Mars may even feature vehicles with these tires, carrying an astronaut on the first ever off-roading adventure on the Red Planet!

This also means many more years of federally funded research, that will benefit the future of all SMA tech

Join us! American-made, NASA-invented, eco-friendly... and backed by YOU, our amazing supporters. Help us achieve our goal of as the next great American innovation.Reimagining the wheel™

To learn even more, visit , or drop us a message at https://smarttirecompany.com [email protected]

To join the waiting list for METL™ bicycle tires, please visit our cycling page at https://smarttirecompany.com/cycling

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