The 2021 IAA Munich Motor Show has come to an end, and Michelin has summarized the results and future goals of the exhibition, including the provision of an actual test ride on the Michelin Uptis concept tire, the world's first racing tire made of 46% sustainable and environmentally friendly materials, and the declaration that in 2050 its products will be made of 100% of the raw materials that meet the perpetual standard.
Michelin Uptis concept tires are expected to be mass-produced in 2024
At the 2021 IAA Auto Show, which has ended, Michelin provided a test ride experience service for the Uptis concept tire at the exhibition site, with a Mini Electric model; according to the reaction of the participants on the spot, the Uptis driving and riding experience is like a general pneumatic tire, and if you don't see the appearance of the Uptis in particular, you basically don't feel any difference.
Michelin said that the Uptis concept tire is still in the development stage, and will collect various data, experience feedback, etc. in the future, with the goal of the best use experience, and is expected to be mass-produced and listed in 2024.
The Michelin Group's 2050 sustainability target
In addition, Michelin also exhibited the world's first racing tire made of 46% sustainable environmental material, which was unveiled at this year's Lehmann 24 Hours race and installed by the Green GT team's fuel cell car "H24" prototype; Michelin said that in the future, the group will participate in motorsport from a sustainable and environmental perspective, and perpetual materials will break the traditional stereotype, even if using recycled or recyclable materials, they can produce high-performance, high-quality tire products.
Finally, Michelin declared that the Group set a goal of 100% sustainable environmental protection materials for 2050, including the use of recycled raw materials, recyclable materials, and reducing the use of raw materials, Michelin will invest more resources in environmentally friendly formula research and development and recycling technology to achieve the ultimate goal of environmental sustainability.