Don’t Let Electrification Shock Your Shop
As a 50-year veteran of the tire industry, Ron Lautzenheiser is surprised at how many EVs his shops service. Believe it or not, he estimates that 5-10% of service across his four locations – two Big O Tires stores and two Grease Monkey stores in Fort Collins, Colorado—comes from EVs. While Ron has hopped on
Michelin and Bridgestone Make Appeal for Carbon Black Recovery
In a joint appeal, Michelin and Bridgestone Tires say they believe there is the potential for an annual total market of up to 1 million tons of recovered carbon black by 2030. The appeal was made at the Smithers Recovered Carbon Black Conference in Berlin, which Enviro Smithers attended and where the company’s chairman, Alf
Michelin’s Team Bib Wins Torqata’s ‘Reinvent the Wheel’ Hackathon
Torqata says a group of data scientists from Michelin, named Team Bib, won the organization’s “Reinvent the Wheel” Hackathon. According to the organization, the Hackathon is a competition inviting some of the world’s brightest data science minds to converge and solve a difficult data challenge for the automotive aftermarket. This year, the problem focused on
Michelin Donates Over $670,000 to 10 Charities
Michelin North America has raised more than $670,000 through its recent Charity Golf Tournament, with proceeds supporting 10 charities in communities where Michelin employees live and work. The tournament has generated almost $9 million since its inception in 1989. This year’s tournament will award proceeds to 10 charitable organizations such as the Center for Developmental
Michelin Launches MEMS Lite Solution
Michelin has launched its Michelin MEMS Lite solution, its newest offer in connected tires for surface mining and quarry vehicles. Michelin MEMS Lite is an entry-level tire MEMS solution that combines Michelin’s sensors to deliver periodic tire pressure and temperature readings. These tire sensors are mounted inside the tires, where data is captured periodically as
Michelin’s Enviro System Unveils Tire with 58% Sustainable Materials
Michelin says its subsidiary Scandinavian Enviro Systems is the first tire manufacturer in the world to unveil tires with a high proportion of environmentally sustainable materials that have been approved for use on ordinary road vehicles. These include tires for buses and cars containing recovered carbon black from Enviro, among other materials. According to the
Michelin Releases Agilis HD Z as New Urban and Regional Tire
Michelin North America has released the Michelin Agilis HD Z 19.5 in two sizes to offer fleets with light and medium-duty vehicles durable, long-lasting tires optimized for the stresses of urban and regional environments. The Agilis HD Z 19.5-in. tires will replace the Michelin XZE in two current sizes (225/70R19.5 LRG and 245/70R19.5 LRH) in
Michelin Integrates Two US Camso Plants into Manufacturing Network
The leadership teams of two Camso manufacturing sites in Emporia, Kansas, hosted a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate joining the Michelin manufacturing network and their inclusion in the Michelin North America footprint. “We are so excited to be able to celebrate the Camso Emporia community’s inclusion into the larger Michelin network,” says Manufacturing Director Jason Davis,
Movin’On Challenge Design Announces Theme for 2023
Michelin has announced the new theme for 2023’s Movin’On Challenge Design. Now entering its 23rd year, the challenge, formerly known as the Michelin Design Challenge, is a significant annual event, says Movin’On. Michelin says the challenge for this new edition of the Movin’On Challenge Design 2023’s mission is to design an innovative mobility solution that
Michelin Launches Defender 2 Tires for CUVs and Passenger Cars
Michelin is launching the Defender 2 tire for CUVs and passenger vehicles, featuring an 80,000-mile warranty with an expansion into 19” and 20” rim sizes. The Defender 2 tire is designed to handle the extra weight and torque of small SUVs, minivans and electric vehicles. “As the market evolves toward electrification and small SUVs, we
Michelin Improves MichelinX Mine D2 Extra Load Mining Tire
Michelin North America, Inc. has launched the MichelinX Mine D2 Extra Load L5 35/65R33 tire, an improved version of one of its most popular mining tires. The new tire, developed to perform in quarry and underground mining applications, is designed to withstand the most aggressive mining environments and has the capacity to carry heavier loads,
Michelin Acquires Start-up Specializing in Road Infrastructure Image Analysis
The Michelin Group has acquired RoadBotics, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based company specializing in road infrastructure images analysis. Founded in 2016, RoadBotics leverages artificial intelligence to analyze visual data collected on roads by cameras (mainly smartphones). Due to RoadBotics’ computer vision know-how, the images are transformed into actionable insights which help road managers to identify priority maintenance areas. With
