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| The Michelin Energy Saver + comes in a special version of the Ford Fiesta ECOnetic is used. (Photo: Michelin) |
From launch the new Ford Fiesta ECOnetic runs on a specially designed for the fuel-efficient compact car version of the Michelin Energy Saver +.
"During the 18-month joint development work was primarily a question of economics in addition to work out the typical, sporty characteristic of the Ford models," said Cornelis ter Braak, Account Manager OE Passenger Cars and Light Trucks at Michelin. The requirements and compliance were verified by tests in Europe and North America. In addition to the new Ford Fiesta, the French manufacturer already upgraded from the ECO versions of the Focus and Mondeo with optimized rolling resistance Michelin tires.
New Fiesta with 87 g / km CO2 emissions
The Ford Fiesta ECOnetic is equipped with a fuel consumption of 3.3 liters per 100 kilometers of fuel-efficient cars to date Ford of Europe. The vehicle features a 1.6-liter TDCi diesel engine (70 kW/95 hp), which is combined with a 5-speed gearbox and a standard start-stop system. (Combined) for low fuel consumption and correspondingly low CO2 emissions of 87 g / km that has prompted the fuel-efficient Michelin tires with optimized axle ratio, an energy recovery system of the generator as well as a shift recommendation display. His saving potential of Ford Fiesta ECOnetic presented at this years MPG Marathon, a British fuel saving contest in real conditions prove. With an average consumption of 2.6 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers, he drove to victory.
Fifth Generation "Green" Car Tires
By EnergyTM Saver + Michelin has in August 2012, the fifth generation of "green" tires on the market. The newly developed tire for compact cars, medium-sized cars and family vans decreases compared to its predecessor, thanks to its low rolling resistance, fuel consumption. The tire is available in the key sizes of 14 to 16 inches is approved for speeds of 190 km / h (subscript T) to 240 km / h (index V).
The Michelin engineers in research and development center Ladoux developed a novel, patented tread compound, called Ecogrip Compound. This new high-tech mixture is in conjunction with a special permit under the rubber reducing rolling resistance (compared to its predecessor) without compromising performance.
