Michelin
Michelin Facts and Figures
For more than a century, Michelin has dedicated its expertise and innovation to enhancing the mobility of people and goods around the world.
2010: MICHELIN Pilot Sport 3 launched in the replacement market
2009: 100th edition of the MICHELIN Guide France
2008: Introduction of the new MICHELIN X Energy™ Savergreen truck tire
2007: Launch of the new MICHELIN Energy™ Saver tire, which reduces fuel consumption by nearly 0.2 liters per 100 kilometers, thereby lowering CO2 emissions by 4 grams per kilometer
2006: Michelin revolutionizes truck tires with MICHELIN Durable Technologies
2005: Michelin provides tires for the new Airbus A-380 aircraft - Launch of the MICHELIN Power Race, the first dual-compound racing tire approved for road use
2004: Launch of the MICHELIN XeoBib, the first agricultural tire that operates at a constant low pressure
2004: New corporate signature introduced: "Michelin, a better way forward"
2003: Launch of Michelin brand automotive accessories
2001: Michelin brings to market the world’s largest earthmover tire
2000: Bibendum voted best logo of all time by an international jury
1998: Bibendum’s centennial
1998: The first Challenge Bibendum, the world’s leading clean vehicle event
1996: Michelin invents the vertically anchored PAX System tire
1995: The US space shuttle lands on Michelin tires
1993: Michelin invents the new C3M tire manufacturing process
1992: Launch of the fuel-efficient MICHELIN Energy™ tire
1989: Michelin launches the first online travel itinerary service, on France’s Minitel teletext network
1981: The MICHELIN X Air is the first radial aircraft tire
1979: The Michelin radial tire wins the Formula 1 championship
1959: Michelin introduces the first radial tire for earthmovers
1946: Michelin invents the radial tire
1938: Michelin launches Metalic, the first truck tire with a steel casing
1930: Michelin files a patent for the integrated tube tire
1926: Michelin creates its first Green Guide for tourists
1923: First low pressure car tire (2.5 bar)
1913: Michelin invents the removable steel wheel
1910: First 1/200,000 scale Michelin road map published
1905: Introduction of the Michelin Sole tread with hobnails to improve tire grip and durability
1900: First Michelin Guide published
1898: "Birth" of Bibendum, the Michelin Man
1895: Michelin introduces Éclair, the first car to be fitted with pneumatic tires
1891: Michelin files its first patents for removable and repairable tires
1889: Founding of Michelin et Cie
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