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European Parliament Backs Regulations for Quieter, More Energy-Efficient Tires

December 05, 2008

The European Parliament’s Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection has voted to support proposed amended legislation that would make tires quieter and more energy efficient. The legislation, originally proposed by the European Commission in May, will set harmonized minimum noise and rolling resistance standards for tires. Tires not meeting the requirements will note be able to be sold; tires belonging to stocks prior to the dates of new requirements and falling short of the new requirements would still be permitted to be sold.

The new regulation replaces a number of directives, is directly applicable in the Member States and reflects car safety standards harmonized by the United Nations.

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Michelin Invests $6.8M In R&D To Further Reduce Tire-Related Energy Consumption

February 08, 2008

Michelin is investing $6.8 million in a research and development project focused on further improving vehicle fuel economy by reducing tire rolling resistance. These funds will support the company’s research efforts in South Carolina and include a $1.9 million research contract with Clemson University and its International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR). The work will begin immediately and is set to be completed over the next three years.

In October 2007, Michelin announced plans to further reduce tire-related energy consumption and associated greenhouse gas emissions. Those plans include reducing tire rolling resistance by half. This project is one step towards achieving that goal.

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