Michelin
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Michelin introduced an airless tire in 2019, and GM said it could be available on a production vehicle as early as 2024, though that seems unlikely.
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Airless tires made by Michelin coming to GM vehicles
GM is testing airless tires with a view to introducing the technology as early as 2024.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Michelin wants to replace oil with wood in tires
Wooden tires don't have the best ring to them, but Michelin firmly believes they'll be a reality in 2020. The French tire maker told Motoring in a report published this month of its plans to introduce wood into tires, and it's all about moving away from oil. Cyrille Roget, Michelin's worldwide...
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Michelin working on tires rated to 300 MPH
Supercars have become hypercars, and with that moniker upgrade we've seen a move to insane performance figures. The idea of a sub-2.0 seconds for the 0-60 mph run is being discussed while the other end of the speed spectrum has production vehicles knocking on the door of 280 mph and beyond. This is...
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The Michelin Tweel airless tire is now available for UTVs
The Tweel (a portmanteau of tire and wheel) has been a concept in the tire industry for some time now. If you're not familiar with that term, it refers to an airless tire. Michelin has been developing its Tweel for over 10 years and first launched a commercial version six years ago for skid steer...
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Has Michelin designed a better tire than its Pilot Super Sport?
If you have a vehicle that likes to perform, you'll do best to fit it with a set of Pilot Super Sport tires from Michelin. This is a seriously good set of rubber that will have you turning faster lap times, finding more aggressive turn-in from your car, and braking in less distance when compared to...
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Michelin loves pushing the envelope when it comes to future automotive design. The tire company often holds design challenge contests that give gifted folks a topic and let them loose. For the 2017 challenge, which is so futuristic that it's taking place in 2016, the contestants were asked to imagine a Le Mans racing car in the year 2030. That's only 14 years from now, but racing evolution happens far more quickly than it does with road cars. Thus it's not crazy to see some of the ideas imagined by the contestants. Adding prestige to the contest is the fact that it is judged by design chiefs...
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Michelin to develop tires for Ford Performance fleet, including GT supercar
Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] is prepping for a global performance onslaught. The future lineup of the sporty side of the Blue Oval looks exciting thanks to the impending arrival of the new GT, Focus RS, Shelby GT350, and Raptor. If you like hooliganism behind the wheel, you're in luck. And now...
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Michelin Putting Tweel Airless Tire Into Production
Michelin will manufacture tweels in South Carolina.
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Michelin EverGrip Tires Get Better With Age: Video
Tire tests, designed to explore the grip limits, traction, economy and noise of tires, are a vital consumer service. However capable your car is, it needs good tires to ensure it's as capable and safe in all conditions as possible. ALSO SEE: Polaris Airless Tires Go On Sale Testing has one major...
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A Close Look At The Ferrari F12 Berlinetta’s Michelin Tires
It doesn’t matter how much power you have under the hood, if you can’t get it to the ground sufficiently you won’t be going anywhere fast. Tires are one of the most overlooked features of a car, although they are arguably the single most important aspect in relation to...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 Tires Coming To A Supercar Near You
Michelin has launched the new Pilot Sport 3 to replace part of its Pilot Exalto and Pilot Sport 2 ranges, the latter being the tire of choice for the Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 supercar and recently revealed Cadillac CTS-V Coupe. According to Michelin’s own test results, the new Pilot Sport 3...
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Michelin's Active Wheel technology has been 12 years in the making, and now there is finally a commercial application of the astonishing technology in a small city car named the 'Will'. The new car will be able to seat five passengers, and its electric drivetrain will offer a range of around 150km from its lithium-ion battery pack. The Active Wheel integrates an electric motor, brakes and suspension functions inside the wheel itself. The car is now under testing in France and is being developed by contract manufacturer Heuliez. The French company is best known for producing versions of...
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Michelin partners with China’s MGL to produce Active Wheel powertrains
Tire manufacturing giant Michelin is partnering with China's CITIC Guon Mengguli Corporation (MGL) to develop a new-generation electric powertrain systems based on its Active Wheel technology. The first commercial applications of Active Wheel are expected to be in production in China early next...
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Michelin’s Active Wheel technology in detail
Michelin’s Active Wheel technology has been around for the past couple of years but actual applications of the electronic powertrain and handling management system are still hard to come by. Over the years the technology has been showcased in a number of concepts, and at this week’s...
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Venturi And Michelin Build All-Electric Volage Concept
Venturi is most widely recognized for its all-electric Fetish, a compact Roadster similar to the Tesla Roadster that is still in development and is due to hit the streets in June of next year. The company, which is based in Monaco, has now presented a new electric concept in the form of the Volage...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran