Michelin begins to market tire range for electric buses

May 11, 2021

The X Incity EV Z tire range has a wear indicator on its side and is designed to be regroovable and retreadable.

A bus outfitted with Michelin's X Incity EV Z tires, which were designed for electric buses.

Michelin launched marketing efforts behind its X Incity EV Z tire range on May 1. The X Incity EV Z tires are designed specifically for use on electric buses, but can be adapted for use on urban and suburban vehicles.

The company explains the new tire range supports the transition towards cleaner, more efficient and more independent electric mobility solutions -- a key factor in achieving sustainable cities.

The tires have a load capacity of eight metric tons and incorporate a wear indicator on their side, which indicates when tire rotation needs to occur. Michelin says its Regenion technology means the X Incity EV Z range is built with a progressive tread design that delivers longitudinal and lateral grip. The tire is regroovable and retreadable and has been marked 3PMSF (three-peak mountain snowflake).

Michelin teamed with Proterra in 2019 to develop low rolling resistance tires for battery-electric buses, which were introduced to the North American transit industry at the 2019 American Public Transportation Association 2019 Mobility Conference.

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