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...
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Michelin Japan Launches Fuel-Efficient Truck and Bus Tires
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...
Michelin Partners With DHL Express for Pilot Test of Next-Gen Airless Tires
Michelin has partnered with DHL Express to trial the Michelin UPTIS Prototype, a next-gen airless tire. This partnership will mark the first real-world use of the innovative tire, with plans for some 50 DHL vehicles in Singapore to be fitted with UPTIS tires by the end of 2023. Michelin first announced in June 2019 that it was targeting a 2024...
Michelin Japan and Yamato Transport Launch Joint Logistics Project
Michelin Japan and Yamato Transport on Jn 10. started full-scale operation of a joint logistics reform project. The two companies signed a lead logistics partnership agreement on Sept. 14, 2022 to rebuild a smooth and robust logistics system for Michelin in Japan. The agreement had been partially operational since that day, but became fully operational now with the first shipment...
Michelin Japan Supplies Premium SUV Tire as OE for Toyota’s New Lexus RX
Michelin Japan has begun supplying its Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, a premium SUV tire, as OE for Toyota’s new-model Lexus RX. The Michelin Pilot lineup makes use of the cutting-edge technologies that Michelin has built up by taking part in races around the world. And with the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV, the company has designed a sports tire...
Japan Michelin Tire Signs Exclusive Supplier Contract for JAL’s New Aircraft
Michelin Japan has been selected as the exclusive tire supplier for five years for the new Airbus A350-1000 airliner to be introduced by Japan Airlines (JAL) from fiscal 2023. This is the first time that Michelin has signed a contract as the exclusive tire supplier to JAL. All A350-1000 aircraft, which are JAL’s mainstay international aircraft, will be equipped with...