GREENVILLE, S.C., March 6, 2022 — Michelin North America, Inc., is launching the MICHELIN^® X One^® Line Energy D2 tire for fleets that want to get the most out of their drive tires in truckload line haul transportation.

Launching May 1 in North America, the tire is designed for industry-leading fuel savings and low total cost of ownership. The X One Line Energy D2 tire is available for line haul, dry van truck load and refrigerated truck load applications. The product is designed to reinforce MICHELIN^® X One^® fuel savings superiority versus dual tires.

“The new MICHELIN X One Line Energy D2 tire answers fleet needs with exceptional fuel savings for a lower total cost of ownership and significant performance attributes,” said Karen Schwartz, vice president of B2B marketing for Michelin. “The X One Line Energy D2 tire delivers what fleets are seeking today, and this offer represents a significant addition to Michelin’s X One tire portfolio.”

The MICHELIN X One Line Energy D2 tire, available in a 445/50R22.5 L tire size, has a 20/32 tread depth. It is a directional tire for the first half of its life, providing improved resistance to irregular wear for driver confidence and long tread life.

The tire’s compact design produces less tread squirm and provides energy conservation for fuel efficiency. Its advanced tread compounds save up to $2,317 per year¹ in fuel, achieving the SmartWay^® standard. The tire’s ultra-rolling-resistance levels are designed to exceed Greenhouse Gas Phase 2 (GHG2) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) requirements for reduced carbon output.

Michelin’s Regenion evolving tread design gives the MICHELIN X One Line Energy D2 tire stability in all weather conditions for North American operations. The straight, pass-through grooves have features that appear as the tire wears, helping give traction throughout the life of the tire. The rectangular bead minimizes fatigue to extend casing life, which is designed for maximum retreadability.

As a wide-base single configuration, it enables a tractor trailer to carry up to 432 more pounds of payload versus dual tires². Additional weight savings can provide an offset for alternative fuel trucks coming to the market. The tire replaces the MICHELIN X One Line Energy D tire. Providing peace of mind, the X One Line Energy D2 tire comes with the MICHELIN X One Tire Total Satisfaction Guarantee³.

1. MICHELIN® X One® Line Energy D2 tires save $2,317 per year vs Bridgestone® Greatec M835A Ecopia™ Tires. Based on third-party testing by MVTS of 445/50R22.5 drive tires, fitted on a 2019 International LT 625’s with Cummins X15 15-Liter engines and Eaton Endurant 12-speed Automated Manual Transmissions, with a 53’ Hyundai dry van, loaded to 78,000 lbs., running at 65mph, at $2.551/gallon fuel price (2020 average, https://www.eia.gov). For full report, see https://m-v-t-s.com/?post_type=mvts_technologies&p=2455&preview=true. Actual results may vary. 
2. Based on replacing (8) MICHELIN® X LINE ENERGY D tires with Alcoa® Ultra ONE® wheels with (4) MICHELIN® X One® LINE ENERGY D2 Tires with Alcoa® Ultra ONE® wheels.
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