Michelin X Multi Energy Z tyre has been awarded the industry’s first fuel savings label with a 4-Star rating by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). The tubeless truck and bus tyre Multi Energy is manufactured and designed by Michelin in India and offers robust fuel savings, longevity with multiple re-treads and safety on Indian terrain, said the company. This 4-star rated tyre promises up to 8% more fuel saving.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for a smooth transition towards green mobility issued a draft notification in 2021 proposing that the tyres of cars, buses and trucks meet requirements of rolling resistance, wet grip and rolling sound emissions, as specified in Stage-II of the Automotive Industry Standards (AIS). Under this process, Michelin India was one of the first brand to register the brand and was subsequently awarded with India’s first 4 Star rating for Michelin X Multi Energy Z.
Ranganathan Bhuvarahamurthy, Executive Director, Michelin India Chennai Plant said “The introduction and standardisation of tyres performance and fuel efficiency parameters is a historic milestone for the Indian automotive industry…As a champion of high performance and fuel-efficient tyres throughout our innovation history, we are delighted to receive the first star labelling for our made in India tyre, reinforcing our leadership in both innovation and manufacturing. In India, we are dedicated to offer our customers the finest products which is best tailored to the country’s conditions and with the most advanced global Michelin technologies.”
Devender Singh, Commercial Director (B2B), Michelin India said: “Fuel is number cost for any fleet owner and fluctuation fuel price is major concern. This first 4 Star rating for Michelin X Multi Energy Z opens a greater opportunity for us with fleet customers, who are environment and total cost of ownership conscious. With the introduction of the star labelling, customers will now be better placed to select tyres that are best suited for their driving usage, at the same time keeping their vehicles fuel efficient and safe. More and more certified low rolling resistant tyres on Indian road will lead to better fuel savings for Indian fleets and will lead to reduction of CO2 emissions in the country.”
New regulations will demand that all tyres sold in India meet crucial performance and safety standards such as rolling resistance, wet grip, and rolling sound emission. Domestic and foreign tyre makers and importers for automobiles, buses, and heavy vehicles will be required to follow the proposed mandatory standards starting 2023.
