Michelin Uptis tyre

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  • The Michelin Uptis Prototype is a radical puncture-proof, airless tyre. Courtesy General Motors
    The Michelin Uptis Prototype is a radical puncture-proof, airless tyre. Courtesy General Motors
  • Michelin claims it has the solution to two million tonnes of prematurely discarded tyres ending up on landfills every year. Courtesy Micheli
    Michelin claims it has the solution to two million tonnes of prematurely discarded tyres ending up on landfills every year. Courtesy Micheli
  • General Motors intends to develop this airless wheel assembly with Michelin and aims to introduce it on passenger vehicles as early as 2024. Courtesy General Motors
    General Motors intends to develop this airless wheel assembly with Michelin and aims to introduce it on passenger vehicles as early as 2024. Courtesy General Motors
  • It is made from a combination of rubber for the tread, aluminium for the embedded wheel and a new reinforcing material comprising resin-embedded fibreglass for the 70 spokes that provide the shock absorbing properties instead of air. Courtesy Michelin
    It is made from a combination of rubber for the tread, aluminium for the embedded wheel and a new reinforcing material comprising resin-embedded fibreglass for the 70 spokes that provide the shock absorbing properties instead of air. Courtesy Michelin
  • Initially, the Uptis will be provided for general urban use applications and not for high-performance driving or off-roading. Courtesy General Motors
    Initially, the Uptis will be provided for general urban use applications and not for high-performance driving or off-roading. Courtesy General Motors
  • The wear rate of the tread will be the same as a conventional tyre, however. Courtesy General Motors
    The wear rate of the tread will be the same as a conventional tyre, however. Courtesy General Motors
  • Uptis: the name stands for Unique Puncture-proof Tyre System. Courtesy Michelin
    Uptis: the name stands for Unique Puncture-proof Tyre System. Courtesy Michelin
  • General Motors will begin real-world testing of it on its Bolt EV hatch later this year. Courtesy General Motors
    General Motors will begin real-world testing of it on its Bolt EV hatch later this year. Courtesy General Motors