While the structure, technology and performance of tires has evolved significantly over time, the one constant for more than a century has been the air required for it to function. But as Bridgestone considers the future of mobility, the introduction of non-pneumatic tires – or airfree tires – would be a significant breakthrough for safety, efficiency, maintenance, and sustainability. In this episode, THRIVE goes on the road to the Bridgestone Americas Technical Center in Akron, Ohio to chat with Jon Kimpel, Vice President of Extended Mobility Solutions, and Brandon Nelson, Manager of Advanced Extended Mobility Technology, about where Bridgestone is focusing its airfree efforts and where we stand on that tire development journey.