Michelin Uptis

• Michelin Uptis airless tyre displayed in Malaysia – never worry about your tyres getting punctured again!

  In Technology / By Paul Tan / 20 June 2023 11:21 am / 10 comments

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  Tired of patching punctured tyres, or having to deal with tyre pumps at petrol stations that never seen to be in working condition? Well, Michelin is close to solving that problem. Introducing the Michelin Uptis, which was showcased at the Sepang International Circuit earlier this month.

  Uptis starts for Unique Puncture-Proof Tire System, and was shown for the first time in public at IAA Munich 2021. The Uptis combines an aluminium wheel with a load-bearing structure made of glass fibre-reinforced plastic (GFRP) as well as flexible rubber composites, and these fit on conventional wheels.

  With punctures no longer a concern for airless tyres such as the Uptis, this development will be kinder to the environment. An in-house survey by Michelin has found that 20% of all tyres are discarded prematurely every year due to flats and rapid pressure loss, as well as due to irregular wear due to incorrect inflation. This totals 200 million wasted tyres, equivalent to 200 times the weight of the Eiffel Tower, says Michelin.

  The Uptis comes as the first step in Michelin’s Vision Concept, says the company, towards its goal of becoming a manufacturer of tyres from fully sustainable materials and processes by 2050. As of earlier this year, nearly 30% of the components in the manufacture of Michelin tyres are from natural, recycled or otherwise sustainable sources, Michelin said.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Michelin Uptis makes public debut – airless, puncture-proof and 3D-printed tyres to enter production in 2024

  In International News, Technology / By Mick Chan / 6 October 2021 6:41 pm / 14 comments

  

  Michelin has showcased the Uptis airless tyre for the first time in public at IAA Munich 2021, demonstrating its capabilities to members of the public in attendance at the recent motor show in Germany. The new tyre technology was fitted to a zero-emissions MINI Electric.

  “Our greatest satisfaction came at the end of the demonstration when our passengers, who were admittedly a little wary at first, said they felt no difference compared with conventional tyres,” Michelin group technical and scientific communications director Cyrille Roget said.

  An abbreviation of Unique Puncture-Proof Tire System, the Uptis is on track for its market introduction in 2024, the French brand reiterated. The Uptis combines an aluminium wheel with a load-bearing structure made of glass fibre-reinforced plastic (GFRP) as well as flexible rubber composites, and these fit on conventional wheels.

  

  

  With punctures no longer a concern for airless tyres such as the Uptis, this development will be kinder to the environment. An in-house survey by Michelin has found that 20% of all tyres are discarded prematurely every year due to flats and rapid pressure loss, as well as due to irregular wear due to incorrect inflation. This totals 200 million wasted tyres, equivalent to 200 times the weight of the Eiffel Tower, says Michelin.

  The Uptis comes as the first step in Michelin’s Vision Concept, says the company, towards its goal of becoming a manufacturer of tyres from fully sustainable materials and processes by 2050. As of earlier this year, nearly 30% of the components in the manufacture of Michelin tyres are from natural, recycled or otherwise sustainable sources, Michelin said.

  Subsequent tyre innovations under the Vision Concept also include “rechargeable” tread, or in other words worn tread that can be revitalised through additive rubber 3D printing which can offer several possibilities such as different tread patterns for different climates or conditions. The third step in the Vision Concept is to offer connected technologies, where data gathering can be applied towards road safety, fleet management for commercial applications as well as for high-performance scenarios such as track days.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  GALLERY: Michelin Uptis airless tyre

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Michelin Uptis airless tyre announced, debut by 2024

  In Cars, General Motors, International News, Technology / By Matthew H Tong / 11 June 2019 10:25 am / 13 comments

  

  Tired of patching punctured tyres? Well, Michelin is close to solving that problem. Introducing the Michelin Uptis (short for Unique Puncture-Proof Tire System), an airless mobility solution for passenger vehicles that does away with the risk of flat tyres and blowouts.

  Other benefits of the Uptis includes the elimination of regular maintenance and checks for damages, which ultimately increases safety. Michelin says that Uptis is able to support the vehicle’s weight by using flexible rubber composites with proprietary fibreglass resin, and it fits on traditional wheels.

  To test them, the tyre manufacturer has appointed General Motors (GM) as its technical partner, and formed a joint research agreement to develop and validate Uptis. GM will initiate real-world testing of the Uptis Prototype on a Michigan test fleet of Chevrolet Bolt EVs later this year. The companies plan to introduce the airless tyres on passenger vehicles as early as 2024.

  

  GM’s senior vice president of global purchasing and supply chain, Steve Kiefer regard the tyre as “breakthrough technology” that the company is “excited” to be part of. “Uptis is an ideal fit for propelling the automotive industry into the future and a great example of how our customers benefit when we collaborate and innovate with our supplier partners,” he said in a statement.

  According to Michelin, about 20% of tyres are scrapped globally due to punctures and irregular wear. That’s roughly 200 million tyres a year, which equals the weight of 200 Eiffel Towers. The Uptis, should it make to production, will yield sustainability benefits that include the reduction of overall raw materials and energy used in tyre production. Do you prefer this over the Acorus flexible wheel system that was shown last year?

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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