Environment
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Michelin tyres specifically designed for the Citroën Hybrid Air
Combining a hybrid powertrain - petrol and compressed air - the Hybrid Air prototype developed by PSA Peugeot Citroën consumes less than 3l of fuel per 100 km and only emits 69g per km of CO2. The “Tall & Narrow” tyres, supplied by Michelin, make a significant contribution to this performance.
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Frankfurt Motor Show: Tyre manufacturers are also preparing tomorrow’s car
Car manufacturers were not the only ones exhibiting their prototypes at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Michelin, Bridgestone, Hankook and Kumho used the event to unveil their research in the sustainable mobility field and present a few tyres that are about to hit the market.
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Tyres glorify the Frankfurt Motor Show stars
Rezulteo has taken a look at the tyres fitting a few of the Frankfurt Motor Show stars: BMW M5, Opel Astra GTC, Porsche 911 Type 991, Citroën Tubik, Maserati Kubang and the Opel Ampera. There’s no doubt about it, the stars were well shod!
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Active Wheels and the fuel cell
Active Wheels are not exactly new as the project was already presented at the 2008 World Car Show, but since then it has evolved to become more reliable and more efficient and aims at becoming industrially feasible.
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Michelin 3S Concept puncture-proof tyre
Puncture-proof tyres are not exactly new, but the 3 S Concept is innovative in offering a revolutionary technical solution. The real innovation is the use of a special polymer enabling the rubber to avail of anti-puncture properties without the need for an additional device. The tyre has a unique rubber compound able to immediately fill a hole occurring in the tread, without causing a drop in pressure.
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Smaller tyres for better energy efficiency
For the 10th edition of its challenge (in Brazil in 2010), Michelin widely promoted the positive effect of a reduced-diameter tyre on a vehicle's energy efficiency with the Citroën C2 fitted with 10-inch tyres (14-inch for the original version). This project is still topical and one avenue of Michelin's research and development, so naturally the technology was highlighted once again at the 2011 Challenge Bibendum.
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How Michelin sees the car of the future
The 11th challenge Bibendum opened in true ecological fervour. This event, geared towards sustainable motoring, driven by the desire to "drive better", is a real opportunity for exchanging and presenting new technology. As the master of ceremonies, Michelin was not just content to draw up a plan; the manufacturer presented innovative technology, but not necessarily where you would expect.
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Saving fuel with your tyres
The latest generation of green tyres can reduce fuel consumption by 2 to 3% compared to traditional tyres. Given the rise in the price of a litre of petrol this can be considerable. Rubber, performance, manufacturing processes: an in-depth investigation by rezulteo.
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71 % of motorists drive on under inflated tyres.
A recent study carried out in Europe by the manufacturer Bridgestone, has demonstrated that 71% of motorists drive on under inflated tyres. This is a worrying state of affaires not only in terms of safety, but also the environment.
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Porsche Panamera S Hybrid : 6.8l/100 km (34.6 mpg) with Michelin green tyres
Porsche finally unveil the Panamera S Hybrid, and officially announce fuel consumption of 6.8l /100 km (41.5 mpg)! This outstanding performance was achieved with Michelin’s “low rolling resistance tyres” which are available in their catalogue. With standard tyres, it consumes 7.1l/100 km (39.7 mpg).
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Timberland Earthkeepers, a sole made of recycled tyres!
Timberland shoes are known the world over for a process that guarantees complete watertightness, combined with excellent overall quality.
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"Eco-driving"...?
Eco-driving remains a marginal concept but could become a real necessity in the coming years. European community, public authorities, major companies, manufacturers, car makers and territorial authorities have been won over to "responsible driving".
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