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French mobility company Michelin said on Wednesday it has become the first tire brand recently launched by the Indian government to improve sustainability.

Michelin said Multi Energy it is a tubeless truck and bus tire made and designed by Michelin in India that offers significant fuel savings, achieves a lifespan of multiple retreads, and ensures the safety of the Indian terrain. These 4 Star tires are expected to save up to 8% fuel.

To ensure a smooth transition to green mobility, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) issued a draft notification in 2021 recommending tires for cars, buses, and trucks to meet the rolling resistance, wet grip, and rolling noise emission requirements under Article 2. Clause. These are steps in the Automotive Industry Standards (AIS) requirements. In this process, Michelin India became one of the first to register its brand, after which Michelin India became one of the first to register its brand.

Bhuvarahamurthy, Managing Director, Chennai Plant, India “The introduction and standardization of tire performance and fuel efficiency parameters is a historical milestone for the Indian automotive industry. As the historical champion of high performance and fuel efficiency tires, our innovations have earned us the first star tag and I am delighted to receive the tires. Made in India tires reinforce our leadership in innovation and manufacturing. In India, we are committed to providing our customers with products that are best suited to the country and utilize the most advanced Michelin technology in the world. ‘

Devender Singh, Commercial Director (B2)B), Michelin India, said: “Fuel is a cost for every vehicle owner and the volatility in fuel prices provides more opportunities to achieve Michelin’s first four-star rating using the cost of vehicle ownership. With the introduction of the Customer Star label, customers are now better able to choose the tires that are best suited for their driving purposes and remain increasingly fuel efficient and safe on Indian roads. “Lowering the cost of shipping in India reduces CO2 emissions in the country.”

Under the new regulations, all tires sold in India will have to meet key performance and safety standards such as rolling resistance, wet grip and rolling noise emissions. From 2023, domestic and international manufacturers and importers of automobile, bus and large vehicle tires will have to comply with the proposed mandatory standards.