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02-16-2009, 08:34 AM
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/AmericanFlag.jpg Michelin is developing its Active Wheel, a design that would put individual electric and suspension motors within each wheel. (online.wsj.com/article/SB123473625560591081.html?mod=googlenews_wsj)
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/Filling_Tires_with_Air.jpgDavid Pearson - WSJ (online.wsj.com") - Feb. 16, 2009
I hope they can survive in this market so we can see the fruits of their efforts. -- Ed.
PARIS -- French tire maker Michelin SA and car-parts maker Valeo SA Friday said they will link up to develop systems for electric and hybrid vehicles.
The two companies have signed an agreement to develop new technologies for creating tires, drivetrains, systems for engine and battery-cooling management, climate control, lighting and energy management.
The agreement comes as governments around the world, including France, are bailing out car makers and, at the same time, are encouraging them to develop new energy-saving technologies. Valeo officials said the French government's push for environmentally friendly technological development helped spur the alliance. It will be open to other interested partners, they said.
Michelin and Valeo plan to build a drivetrain upon which car manufacturers could build electric or thermal-electric hybrid vehicles in the future, said Valeo Chief... http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123473625560591081.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/Filling_Tires_with_Air.jpgDavid Pearson - WSJ (online.wsj.com") - Feb. 16, 2009
I hope they can survive in this market so we can see the fruits of their efforts. -- Ed.
PARIS -- French tire maker Michelin SA and car-parts maker Valeo SA Friday said they will link up to develop systems for electric and hybrid vehicles.
The two companies have signed an agreement to develop new technologies for creating tires, drivetrains, systems for engine and battery-cooling management, climate control, lighting and energy management.
The agreement comes as governments around the world, including France, are bailing out car makers and, at the same time, are encouraging them to develop new energy-saving technologies. Valeo officials said the French government's push for environmentally friendly technological development helped spur the alliance. It will be open to other interested partners, they said.
Michelin and Valeo plan to build a drivetrain upon which car manufacturers could build electric or thermal-electric hybrid vehicles in the future, said Valeo Chief... http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123473625560591081.html?mod=googlenews_wsj