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Title: Michelin Energy Saver

Designed for city cars, MPVs and family cars.

The tyre that reduces running costs(1&2), respects the environment(1&2) and brakes shorter(3)!

                       
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Less fuel used and more safety in the wet due to a new generation 100% silica-based rubber compound :


In 1992 Michelin lanuched its first generation of low fuel consumption 'green tyres' made possible by the partial substitution of carbon black by silica. Michelin Energy Saver uses the latest generation of silica which almost completely replaces the carbon black.


More safety in the wet, maintained mile after mile due to Durable Security Compound (DSC):


The Durable Security Compound  is a new ingredient in the tread rubber. It is aromatic oil free (complying with the European Directive to be applicable in Jan 2010), and improves wet braking, not only when the tyre is new, but also when it is worn. By maintaining the rigidity of the tread rubber during the whole life of the tyre, the Durable Security Compound ensures efficient braking (Michelin Patent).


Extraordinary longevity due to a new mixing process exclusive to Michelin.


This exclusive Michelin process allows for simultaneous combination of all the tread ingredients, with perfect control of the mixture consistency and molecular interaction.

Tread rubber performance is very dependent on the quality of the molecular bonding of its 14 individual ingredients (elastomers, sulphur, anti-oxidants, silica...). The new mixing process enhances the performance of the 100% silica-based compound and the DSC compared to using a non-Michelin process.
Tyre mileage is also maintained at a high level, with an improvement in wet safety.

 

 Image: A depiction of a molecule from the new Energy Saver tyre

(1) On average compared to its principal European competitors. Fuel consumption and rolling resistance tests carried out by TÜV SÜD Automotive in 2008 and 2009, and at the DEKRA Test Centre in 2009 on tyre sizes 195/65 R 15 H and 205/55 R 16 V available on the market at the time. CO2 reductions result from the reduced fuel consumption.

 

(2) 2008 TNS Sofres consumer opinion survey carried out in the six leading European markets. Confirmed by tests conducted by TÜV SÜD Automotive in 2008 and 2009, and at the DEKRA Test Centre in 2009, on Michelin's principal European competitors in tyre sizes 195/65 R 15 H and 205/55 R 16 V.

 

(3) Compared to its predecessor, MICHELIN Energy E3A. Tests carried out in 2007 by TÜV SÜD Automotive on tyre sizes 175/65R14T, 195/65R15H and 205/55R16V.

 

 

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