Puncture-Proof Prototype Tyre Developed By Michelin Receives Prestigious Awards

Michelin Uptis was nominated in the innovative and tyre of the year division

The prototype puncture-proof tyre developed by the French tyre manufacturer, Michelin has received three prestigious awards in a row this year, and those are the COYOTE Automobile Award 2020 in France, the GOLDEN STEERING WHEEL Award 2019 in Germany, and the AVT ACES Award 2020 in the USA. The awards mentioned above were provided by the European community Coyote, the German press group Auto Bild and the American magazine Autonomous Vehicle Technology respectively.

Also, they have nominated Michelin UPTIS (Unique Puncture-Proof Tire System) in the innovation and Michelin tyre of the year divisions, emphasizing on its extraordinary technological approaches. The tyre was revealed by Michelin at the Movin’ On 2019 summit on June and was committed to sustainable mobility. The UPTIS is basically an airless tyre that serves as a significant innovation both in respect to the environment and in terms of safety.

The President of the Michelin Group, Florent Menegaux said in a statement, “These three prestigious awards are a great source of pride for Michelin’s men and women They represent a major breakthrough innovation in the tyre industry and demonstrate the relevance of Michelin’s efforts in terms of innovation and sustainable mobility.”

The Uptis prototype is a revolutionary technology that will prevent the tyre from getting punctured in every situation and aid the driver to drive with a peace of mind. Fleet owners and other professional drivers can also take advantage of these tyres to increase the productivity of their business.