Active Wheel's aimed at supporting electric cars
"In Europe, space for parking is very narrow. So people there prefer a small car and active wheel is very fitting for small cars," he added.Michelin innovation and technology continues to develop tires for the satisfaction of consumers. One of the latest innovations of the Michelin Active Wheel (active wheel) for an electric car.
"Active wheel (AW) Michelin is the latest technology, in which all the functions of an electric car into one in which all exist on the tires," said Senior Project Manager Communication Michelin Thailand, Kreepong Pejprasit on exhibit Board of Investment in Muang Tong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday (10/01/2012).
Kreepong explained, active wheel is integrated with an important component in the wheel itself. This advanced technology as well as eliminating the engine on the front hood and rear suspension systems, transmissions and gearbox components.
"Michelin Active Wheel it can drive electric cars, while also providing suspension and brake functions to provide comfort in driving," he added.
Cars equipped with Michelin active wheel suspension is no longer using mechanical, but electrical. Electric suspension can provide comfort to passengers and the environment.
"With an electric engine, the car is not noisy," he continued.
He added, Michelin Active Wheel simplifies the process of car design made mechanical components. Active vehicle wheels Michelin supported this no longer requires the gearbox, clutch, transmission shaft, differential or shock absorbers.
"This makes the car lighter and use energy more efficiently as well," he added.
Active wheel can also be tailored to the needs of car manufacturers. Active wheels can be used on the front two wheels or four wheels.
Meanwhile, Public Affairs and Communication Michelin-Indonesia, Nora Guitet added, Michelin Active Wheel technology has been made since the year 2008. "Only, this new concept," said Nora.
Currently, more Nora, Michelin has collaborated with a number of car manufacturers in Europe such as the Peugeot BB1, Venturi Volage and the Heuliez WILL.
"Car makers are our partners, and we will actively co-operation to provide a wheel. In 2015, will begin production," he said.
