Michelin has turned aspiration into action by presenting two ideas that address some of the biggest concerns affecting the future of transportation at the Movin'On global sustainable mobility summit in 2021. Michelin's new solutions, which are designed to make transportation more efficient while conserving resources, are key enablers in Movin'On and its ecosystem's efforts to support more environmentally-friendly mobility.
THE WISAMO PROJECT, AN INNOVATIVE SOLUTION TO HELP DECARBONIZE MARITIME SHIPPING.(Michelin-Movin'On global)
The Wing Sail Mobility (WISAMO) project is an automated, telescopic, inflatable wing sail system for merchant ships and recreational craft. The system is the result of a partnership between Michelin Research & Development and two Swiss inventors who share the Group's aim of "all-sustainable" development.
The wind is harnessed by the inflatable wing sail, which is a free, global, and endless source of propulsion. Its unique design allows a ship to use less fuel, minimising CO2 emissions and so having a good impact on the environment.
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The WISAMO project team designed and developed the system, which can be installed aboard most merchant ships and pleasure boat. It can be added as original equipment on newbuilds or retrofitted on in-service boats, and is especially useful for ro-ro ships, bulk carriers, and oil and gas tankers.
The wing's application range is one of the largest on the market, with proven performance on various points of sail, particularly when close-hauled (windward). It is suitable for usage on all marine trade routes. The telescoping mast may be retracted, allowing ships to enter harbours and pass under bridges with ease. Overall, the technology has the potential to increase a ship's fuel economy by up to 20%.
A collaboration with Michel Desjoyaux, a world-renowned skipper and ambassador of the project, enables Michelin's research teams to perfect its development. His input and technical knowledge of this seasoned sailor will enable it to be tested in actual maritime shipping conditions. As Desjoyeaux points out, “the advantage of wind propulsion is that wind energy is clean, free, universal and totally non-controversial. It offers a very promising avenue to improving the environmental impact of merchant ships.”
The WISAMO system will be installed aboard a merchant ship for the first time in 2022, when Michelin anticipates it to go into production after the trial phase is over.
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Michelin's contribution to enabling greener, softer maritime mobility ahead of future restrictions is the WISAMO project. Michelin is likewise working to lessen its supply chain's environmental impact. In addition to this commitment, the Group is basing a portion of its growth on the development of new businesses, which is in line with its strategic strategy.
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A TRACK-PROVEN TYRE WITH 46% SUSTAINABLE CONTENT(Michelin Movin'On global)
Michelin will also present a racing tyre made up of 46% sustainable materials at the 2021 Movin'On Summit, which will be mounted to the GreenGT Mission H24 hydrogen-powered prototype created for endurance racing.
Michelin has discovered what many observers thought was impossible: a means to manufacture a tyre with high sustainable content while still delivering great on-track performance, thanks to a completely new innovation built for motorsports.
Increased natural rubber content and recycled carbon black recovered from end-of-life tyres were used to obtain this high percentage.
Orange and lemon peels, sunflower oil, pine resin, and recycled steel from aluminium cans are among the other bio-sourced or recycled sustainable elements utilised in the tyre.
Michelin can develop and test innovative high-tech solutions in intense usage situations by using racing as a real-world technical laboratory. Michelin is demonstrating its capacity to include an increasing number of sustainable materials into its products while maintaining their performance through this creative alliance.
Michelin declared this year that by 2050, all of its tyres will be made entirely of sustainable materials. This commitment will reach a first milestone in 2030, with a Group-wide goal of using 40% sustainable materials in tyres.
Michelin uses eco-design procedures to reduce the environmental effect of its tyres at every stage of their lifespan, from raw material procurement and manufacture through road usage and recycling, in addition to its commitment to incorporating sustainable materials into its tyres.
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