Hankook says construction of the iFlex is centered on a new type of uni-material designed to maximize the tire's eco-friendly potential. From a manufacturing standpoint, the material used during product construction significantly enhances the energy efficiency. From a product standpoint, the material allows the iFlex to be recycled with greater ease. Hankook also integrated new tire construction techniques to simplify the manufacturing process from eight stages to just four, thus further reducing the company's carbon footprint. The iFlex's ability to deliver the perfect high-speed driving performance is the result of Hankook Tire's longstanding commitment to independently developing progressive, innovative tire technology," says Seung-Hwa Suh, vice chairman and CEO.