After years of touting its Pax system run-flats as the second coming, Michelin’s research chief now says run-flats are nothing more than a niche product. They are heavier, more expensive than and are less fuel-efficient than conventional radials. Consequently, only 3% of car owners worldwide even want run-flats.
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The right tires can contribute to significant forward sustainable progress for commercial fleets.
Being responsible for a substantial portion of freight transport and greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S., commercial fleets significantly impact the economy and the environment. It shows how important partnerships can be between OEMs and supplier partners, such as that between Daimler Truck North America and Michelin. During this year's Michelin Sustainability Summit held at the Sonoma Raceway in California, a panel consisting of executive leadership members from both companies discussed how the partnership is driving sustainability initiatives forward.
With the acquisition of EMT, Continental said it can independently produce tire molds for all applications if required.
Understanding the signal patterns, frequencies and wake-up behaviors involved is key for effective diagnosis and repair.
What the Hunter HD Elite Wheel Balancer can do for a 19.5-in. tire that a standard balancer can’t.
The kids had a jam-packed day learning about tires, and even ate lunch with the company’s new CEO, Don Byrd.
The companies said this decision is a response to significant inflation.
BKT said it has made an effort to show a commitment to supporting sports through multiple initiatives, partnerships and sponsorships.
Yoshi is also commercializing its mobile EV charging platform to address EV fleet charging challenges.
To better understand commercial tire expectations for the remainder of the year, Tire Review recently sat down with Pierluigi Cumo, VP of B2B products at Michelin North America.
