| 20-12-2007
In
the "green technology" tires, which Michelin first introduced in 1992,
silica is used in the treads as a partial substitute for carbon black. Silica
helps to lower rolling resistance while delivering the same performance in terms
of grip, especially on wet surfaces, and wear resistance. In the following 15
years, according to company sources, no fewer than four generations of Michelin
energy saving tires were developed. Today, three out of every four Michelin vehicles
tires sold in Europe are of the energy saving type, as well as two out of every
three in China. The
fourth generation of Michelin's "green technology" tires was displayed
at the 62nd Frankfurt Auto Show in September 2007. Dubbed the Energy Saver, the
new tire reduces fuel consumption to nearly 0.2 liter per 100 km, while reducing
CO2 emissions by almost 4g/km. Michelin claims to be the first manufacturer to
recommend the creation of an energy efficiency index system for vehicle tires,
and is leading the world tire industry in a campaign to inform customers of different
tires' rolling resistance performance and environmental impact.
Editor:Frederick
Wei from Chinabuses.com
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