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Most people view dandelions as a nuisance. But here at Continental, we embrace the flowering weed as a key component to the future of tires.

Continental is unveiling tires for trucks and buses made from natural rubber derived from dandelion roots.

Materials researcher Carla Recker wants to help make the dandelion a breakthrough material.

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