Michelin launched its first range of electric bus tires, Michelin X Incity EV Z, on May 1 that can also be adapted for use on traditional urban and suburban vehicles. Initially designed for electric vehicles, the new tire range can also be used on traditional buses.
While 5,000 electric buses are in use in Europe today, there will be ten times more on the road only five years from now, according to the company. With this new tire range, Michelin aims to continue transitioning towards cleaner, more efficient and more independent electric mobility solutions.
To handle the weight of electric buses, which are heavier due to their batteries, Michelin X Incity EV Z tires were made to have an increased load capacity of up to 8 tonnes. In the interest of continually enhancing safety, particular attention has been paid to protecting the tire sidewalls, as they are regularly in contact with sidewalk edges. A wear indicator on the side indicates when the tires need to be rotated.
