May 18 to 22, held in the German capital Berlin, the Michelin Challenge Bibendum (ChallengeBibendum), the Michelin introduced and demonstrated a number of innovative technologies and products. In general, each session of the Challenge Bibendum to launch new technology and products, 2 to 3 years it is possible to high-volume applications in the automotive field. To these technologies can be applied rapidly in the automotive industry, to be the next observation.

    Auto tire repair

    Benefit from a unique rubber synthetic material, Michelin tires can automatically repair without loss of pressure over the slightest pressure on nail can be immediately plugged the holes in the tread. In addition, the types of Michelin tires can continue to provide all of the outstanding performance characteristics, such as security, long mileage and fuel efficiency; and in bringing this key advantages, without sacrificing other tire properties. The tires 15 patents applied for.

    Statistics show that in European countries, traveling 75,000 kilometers per child will be rolling again, but some countries in Southeast Asia, 3,000 kilometers of the road there will be every time. These figures also reflect the usefulness of this innovative technology. Michelin believes that in emerging markets, auto repair tires have broad prospects for development.

    From an environmental point of view, auto repair tires have two advantages. First of all, reducing the frequency of tire replacement, which means that the established mileage, the required amount will reduce the production of tires; Secondly, no longer need the spare tire, which means vehicles can have a more spacious interior. More importantly, the vehicle's total weight will be significantly reduced, jack and tire storage area is not needed. In general, the car can reduce nearly 30 kg, and received a 80 liters of space. In city driving, carbon dioxide emissions can be reduced 1.9 grams per kilometer.

    Concept Truck Tires

    Road transport as the main form of global transportation, logistics and transport of the European road 73%. In order to solve the problem of truck drivers, Michelin R & D that can transport more cargo tires, tire mileage without sacrificing life and safety.

    The new concept tire truck can load up to 5 tons, the main advantages are: biaxial trailer equipped with such tires can carry the same trailer with a payload of three axes. Reduce the total weight of 900 kg, more fuel-efficient trucks and can carry more cargo, thus increasing production efficiency.

    The new tire size

    In addition to chemical composition and physical properties of the tire, the Michelin's R & D team is also developing a new tire and wheel assemblies.

    Based on the future of automobile manufacturers in the design of new urban electric and hybrid vehicles are required to overcome the constraints of the analysis, Michelin has developed a novel device of various combinations of wheel sizes.

    By changing the standard tire size, Michelin is effectively promote innovation in the tire industry. These new tires - either the smaller (10 inches) or higher (19 inches), the same material to meet the efficiency standards, while providing the best safety and environmental performance.

    In addition, Michelin has developed a very small 10-inch tires and wheels (175/70R10), to provide 14-inch tires (175/65R14) the same road performance. In terms of grip and braking force, this is as effective as tire and original equipment tires.

    The prototype of these new dimensions to reduce the amount of tire materials needed, without affecting the total length of life, and can even improve fuel efficiency.