Michelin, GM in Research Agreement for Airless Wheels
05 June 2019 - 3:37AM
Dow Jones News
By Michael Dabaie
French tire maker Michelin and General Motors Co. (GM) said
Tuesday they are in a research agreement with the goal of
introducing Michelin's Unique Puncture-proof Tire System, or Uptis,
on passenger models as early as 2024
The companies presented the Uptis Prototype airless wheel
technology for passenger vehicles at the Movin'On Summit for
sustainable mobility.
Michelin and GM said they are testing the Uptis Prototype,
beginning with vehicles like the Chevrolet Bolt EV. Later this
year, the companies will initiate real-world testing of Uptis on a
test fleet of Bolt EV vehicles in Michigan.
Because Uptis is airless, the assembly eliminates the risk of
flat tires and blowouts, the companies said. That would also mean
environmental savings through reduced use of raw materials for
replacement tire or spare tire production, GM and Michelin
said.
Write to Michael Dabaie at michael.dabaie@wsj.com
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
June 04, 2019 13:22 ET (17:22 GMT)
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