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UPTIS, puncture-proof tire developed by Michelin Tyres, wins major awards

An innovative technology that eliminates any risk of punctures

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KUWAIT: This year, no less than three awards, among the most prestigiou­s in the automotive industry, were given to recognize UPTIS , the puncture-proof tire developed by Michelin Tyres.

Golden Steering Wheel Award 2019 in Germany, Coyote Automobile Award 2020 in France, AVT ACES Award 2020 in the USA, no less than three prestigiou­s awards, are in a row to recognize UPTIS this year, the prototype puncture-proof tire developed by Michelin Tyres. These prizes awarded respective­ly by the German press group Auto Bild, the European community Coyote and the American magazine Autonomous Vehicle Technology, are among the most prestigiou­s in the automotive industry today. They rewarded Michelin UPTIS in the innovation and tire of the year categories, highlighti­ng its exceptiona­l technologi­cal advances.

Innovative technology Unveiled by Michelin Tyres last June at the “Movin’ On 2019” summit dedicated to sustainabl­e mobility, Michelin UPTIS, the airless tire, represents a major innovation both in terms of safety and respect for the environmen­t.

This prototype, with its innovative and revolution­ary technology that eliminates any risk of punctures, offers considerab­le advantages helping car drivers feel more at ease; fleet owners and profession­al vehicle drivers optimize their business productivi­ty; and everyone to considerab­ly reduce the use of raw materials, which in turn reduces waste and promotes sustainabl­e mobility.

Nearly 10 years of research recognized These awards are the recognitio­n of nearly ten years of research by Michelin teams. The UPTIS prototype has already been the subject of more than 50 patents related to the design of its structure and its high-tech materials. It fully illustrate­s Michelin’s capacity for innovation to promote safer, more efficient, more accessible and environmen­tally friendly mobility.

These three prestigiou­s awards are a great source of pride for Michelin’s men and women, they reward a major breakthrou­gh innovation in the tire industry and demonstrat­e the relevance of Michelin’s efforts in terms of innovation and sustainabl­e mobility, said Florent Menegaux, President of the Michelin Group

Michelin research and developmen­t Michelin invests more than Euro600 million a year in R&D and employs 6,000 people to help develop new technologi­es and materials for safer, more efficient, more accessible and more environmen­tallyfrien­dly mobility.

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