Symbio, a joint venture between Michelin, Forvia and Stellantis, has completed the largest integrated fuel cell production site in Europe, SymphonHy. SymphonHy will by 2026 have the capacity to produce 50,000 fuel cell systems per year to support the promotion of low-carbon transportation for its customers for large-scale production. It is also part of HyMotive, supported by the European Union...
Michelin Tire Japan announced that it will effective February 1, 2024, raise the prices of its Michelin, BF Goodrich, and Camso brand tires for the Japanese domestic market by 6-10%, with the rate of revision varying depending on the product. The price increase applies to commercial tires (summer and winter) for passenger cars, light trucks, and motorcycles in Japan; commercial...
Michelin has partnered with La Poste and will equip vehicles of the French postal service with its new generation Uptis airless tires. The Uptis will be used to deliver letters and parcels in the Hauts-de-France region in northern France by the end of 2024. This is the first time that Aptis has been adopted in Europe after Asia. The Aptis...
Michelin Japan will raise the prices of its Michelin brand commercial vehicle tires for the Japanese market on September 1. The price increase will be for winter tires for trucks and buses, and the average increase will be 11% (the increase will vary depending on the product). The company commented on the price increase that it has been working to...
Michelin unveiled the world premiere of a new generation of aircraft tires at the 54th Paris International Air Show held June 19-25. The Michelin Air X Sky Light is a new generation of lightweight, long-life aircraft tires. It is more sustainable and offers superior performance without compromising safety. The tire is 10-20% lighter and 15-20% longer-lasting than its predecessor. This...
Michelin Japan has on March 30 begun selling X Multi Energy Z, a fuel-efficient tire for truck buses. The size is 275/80R22.5. The product is a tire developed for heavy-duty medium- and long-distance vehicles. It is a fuel-efficient tire that combines the long-life performance of Michelin technology with the low rolling resistance performance of a new compound to achieve sustainable...
