As
part of an ambitious road map by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for a
smooth transition towards green mobility, a draft notification was issued in
2021 proposing that the tyres of cars, buses and trucks to 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 brands 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, and we
want to congratulate the Government of India for this initiative. 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 in recently. 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.”
The
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.