michelin — the company behind the chubby white tire man we all know and love — together with general motors, is stretching out one plump arm towards the future with its new visionary tire concept. dubbed the michelin uptis prototype (or unique puncture-proof tire system), this new generation of wheel technology for passenger vehicles is completely airless. with a joint research agreement underway, the two mobility giants intend to validate the prototype as early as 2024.
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the michelin uptis is an airless mobility solution for passenger vehicles, which eliminates the risk of flat tires and blowouts that result from punctures or road hazards. its airless technology minimizes regular maintenance such as pressure checks, and inspections for damage. created with sustainability in mind, michelin uptis’ materials reduce the number of tires that are condemned to scrap while decreasing overall raw materials and energy used in tire production.
‘uptis demonstrates that michelin’s vision for a future of sustainable mobility is clearly an achievable dream,’ said florent menegaux, chief executive officer for michelin group. ‘through work with strategic partners like GM, who share our ambitions for transforming mobility, we can seize the future today.’
project info:
name: michelin uptis airless tire
company: michelin and general motors
expected delivery date: 2024
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What keep stones from getting stuck in the tire and then being thrown against my windshield?
Is this type of tyer, only for persific cars, of a certain weight and size, or are we looking at a wide range of different sizes
I like the idea, but how is ejection of frozen road slush to be dealt with?