Michelin has used the occasion of IAA Transportation 2024 to launch two new generations of truck tyres that combine fuel savings with high mileage, reduced tyre abrasion and enhanced reliability.
The MICHELIN X® LINE ENERGY™ 3 and MICHELIN X® MULTI ENERGY™ 2 are designed for long-haul and regional transport respectively, bringing new levels of fuel efficiency and sustainability.
Philipp Ostbomk, Vice President B2B Europe North, Michelin, says: “With the new tyres, Michelin is once again demonstrating its technological lead in terms of manufacturing tyres with an ultra-low rolling resistance, and a reduced environmental footprint. Both products can also be regrooved and retreaded, ensuring fleets can extract the maximum performance from each new Michelin casing. This helps our customers reduce their operating costs in a highly competitive market and contribute to more sustainable mobility.”
With the new tyres, Michelin demonstrates its technological lead in terms of rolling resistance, recycled or organic materials and reducing the environmental footprint. Both products can be regrooved and retreaded.
Long-haul transport with energy efficiency class A
The MICHELIN X® LINE ENERGY™ 3 for steer and drive axles is available in two popular sizes for high-volume transport tasks: 315/60 R 22.5 X®LINE ENERGY™ Z3 and 295/60 R 22.5 X® LINE ENERGY™ D3.
The tyres are the first long-haul tyres in the 60 series to be A-rated for fuel efficiency. This puts them at the forefront of 60-series long-haul tyres in terms of fuel savings, cutting fuel consumption by up to 0.62 litres per 100 kilometres, versus the average of the tested competitors.
Fuel cost savings: fleets can save between €700 and €2,200 on fuel per truck, per year, with these tyres. Figures are based on a reduction in fuel consumption of 0.3 to 0.9 litres per 100 kilometres over an annual distance of 150,000 kilometres, with a diesel price of €1.65 per litre.
Reduced CO2 emissions: the enhanced fuel efficiency of the MICHELIN X® LINE ENERGY™ 3 reduces CO2 emissions by up to three tonnes compared to the average of competitors with an annual mileage of 150,000 kilometres.
Less tyre abrasion: the MICHELIN X® LINE ENERGY™ 3 also produces at 3.4 kilograms less tyre abrasion than the average of its premium segment competitors.
Grip: the MICHELIN X® LINE ENERGY™ 3 also brings more grip to the road: The lateral grip is 4.42% better when new and 2.02% better when worn (at 33% tread depth) compared to the previous range.
Mileage: what’s more, Michelin was able to improve the mileage potential of the MICHELIN X® LINE ENERGY™ 3 by 3% compared to the previous range.
Versatile for mixed applications
MICHELIN X® MULTI ENERGY™ 2 tyres for steer and drive axles are available in two main sizes: 315/70 R 22.5 X® MULTI ENERGY™ Z2 & D2, and 315/80 R 22.5 X® MULTI ENERGY™ Z2 & D2. The new generation of tyres has been specially designed for trucks and can be used in a wide range of applications, including on motorways, multi and single carriageways.
Fuel and cost savings: fuel consumption of the MICHELIN X® MULTI ENERGY™ 2 is up to 1.2 litres lower compared to the MICHELIN X®MULTITM. This enables cost savings of up to €1,800 per year.
Reduced CO2 emissions: the MICHELIN X® MULTI ENERGY™ 2 produces up to 0.52 tonnes less CO2 emissions per 100,000 kilometres, per year, compared to competitors.
Grip: the lateral grip of the MICHELIN X® MULTI ENERGYTM 2 is 5.06% higher with new tyres and 5.67% higher with worn tyres compared to the previous range.
Less tyre abrasion: MICHELIN X® Multi Energy™ 2 produces 7.1 kilograms less tyre abrasion than the average of its competitors over a distance of around 54,000 kilometres.
Performance: the MICHELIN X® MULTI ENERGYTM 2 offers significantly better overall performance compared to the MICHELIN X® MULTI ENERGYTM – with high mileage at the same time.
High-tech on board
The two new generations of MICHELIN X® LINE ENERGY™ 3 and MICHELIN X® MULTI ENERGY™ 2 truck tyres have a robust, lightweight and flexible carcass. This is based on Michelin technologies which enable high mileage, durability and, in conjunction with the new tread design, low rolling resistance.
INFINICOIL technology ensures a stable belt structure: A steel cable wrapped around the crown block, up to 400 metres long (depending on the tyre size), increases its strength and ensures an optimised ground contact surface throughout the entire service life. This increases the mileage and reduces fuel consumption thanks to lower rolling resistance.
POWERCOIL technology uses a new generation of high-strength fine wire ropes in the carcass. These make the tyre resistant to deformation and damage and reduce rolling resistance and thereby fuel consumption.
REGENION technology enables self-regenerating tread blocks that provide grip throughout the service life of the tyre. This sees new grooves created for improved mobility as the tyre wears. REGENION results in low tread deformation, low rolling resistance and therefore low fuel consumption.
DURACOIL technology helps extend the life of the carcass by improving the transition between the tyre and wheel. During use, high quality nylon protects the bead area and provides improved stability for the bead tip. This reinforcement improves the durability of the carcass and the acceptance for retreading.
Source: Tyretradenews
