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East Midlands public transport operator commits to fit Michelin tyres for next 5 years

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Public transport operator trentbarton has committed to a further five years on Michelin bus tyres, having signed a new Effitires contract with Michelin’s Connected Solutions division. Michelin will supply and manage the tyres on more than 400 buses servicing routes across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire for trentbarton, as well as the Wellglade Group’s other businesses Notts + Derby, TM Travel and Kinchbus.

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Petlas showcases innovations at IAA Transportation 2024

At this week’s IAA Transportation show, Turkish tyre maker Petlas has presented its commercial line-up, including several new additions. These include truck/bus, coach and trailer tyres.

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Prometeon to debut 80% renewable material coach tyre at IAA

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Prometeon Tyre Group will launch an 80 per cent recycled and renewable material A-rolling-resistance-rated coach tyre at IAA Transportation in Hanover, Germany – the Prometeon C02 Coach. At the same time, the company will use its booth, Hall 12, stand 52, to show Prometeon SuperFleet, the company’s fleet management solution.

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Ipswich Buses signs three-year deal with Michelin

Ipswich Buses has signed a new three-year contract with Michelin’s Services & Solution division, switching from “a rival tyre manufacturer” due to the longevity and performance of the Michelin product, plus the added value from its multi-life policy. The exclusive agreement will see Michelin supply, fit and manage all the tyres across Ipswich Buses’ 75-strong fleet of single- and double-deck buses, plus a small number of coaches.

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  1. Stagecoach UK signs new Michelin solutions contract
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Sailun Europe unveils next-generation truck tyres

At the beginning of June, Sailun Europe presented not only new passenger car tyres from its EcoPoint3 ecosystem at The Tire Cologne but also provided an overview of its current truck tyre range. Highlights included the second generation of fuel-efficient truck tyres, the Fuel Pro SFL2, SDL2, and STL2. Additionally, the manufacturer showcased its mileage-optimised truck tyres, Transport Pro S and Pro D, along with the new city bus tyre, City Pro Z.

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Keolis chooses Colmec as ‘complete tyre supplier’

Keolis, a key player in Swedish public transport, has agreed a new long-term cooperation agreement with Colmec starting as early as 1 June 2024.Keolis, a key player in Swedish public transport, has agreed a new long-term cooperation agreement with Colmec starting as early as 1 June 2024.

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Red Dot Design Award for upcoming electric bus tyre

Hankook Tire & Technology shares its latest triumph, being named ‘Winner’ in the Product Design category at the Red Dot Design Award 2024.

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Petlas adds super-single, bus tyre fitments to CV tyre range

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Petlas Tire Corporation has added a new super-single size to its truck and bus radial (TBR) range. The Turkish tyre manufacturer upgraded the compounds of its NZ300 pattern at the end of 2023 in order to “increase mileage performance, setting a new standard in tyre efficiency”.

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  1. Petlas upgrades commercial vehicle tyre range with new SH100, RH100 sizes
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New version of ContiConnect Lite App: ‘gateway into digital tyre management’

Continental is extending the reach of its digital tyre management system with the latest version of its ContiConnect Lite app. Integrating tyres into the vehicle network via sensor technology and data transfer, the tyre manufacturer and technology solutions provider is using ContiConnect Lite to create a bridge between tyre sensors and professional tyre management. Continental is also extending the  sensorisation of its commercial tyre products; since the end of 2023 it has been supplying its latest-generation of tyre sensors within all models in its Conti Urban city bus tyre range.

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Yokohama extends E+ mark to CV tyres

Yokohama recently joined the ranks of brands with a symbol denoting a tyre’s suitability for electric vehicles. This is the E+ sidewall marking, which Yokohama Rubber debuted on the Yokohama Advan Sport EV last year. The tyre maker is now extending the E+ mark to commercial tyres, initially on two Yokohama bus tyre models, one sold in the European market and one in Japan.

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Government commits £80 million to improve bus services

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Roads Minister Richard Holden has confirmed allocations for 64 local authorities across England from the £80 million investment in the Bus Service Improvement Plan+ (BSIP+) for 2024-25. Local authorities can use the funding to improve local buses by bringing in new services or routes, extending timetables through new morning or evening buses, or by making tickets cheaper. 

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Colmec cooperating with Flexbuss

Swedish public transport operator Flexbuss – not to be confused with the firm with the green-liveried intercity coaches – has entered into a cooperation with tyre distributor Colmec Group, beginning 1 September 2023. Announcing the arrangement, Colmec key account manager Mikael Kjellgren said “we are very happy that Flexbuss chooses Colmec as its comprehensive partner regarding tyres and tyre service and I look forward to developing together.”

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Leeds City Council opens 1st UK solar-powered, all electric Park and Ride site

Leeds City Council

Leeds City Council has opened the UK’s first solar powered Park and Ride in Stourton, serviced by electric buses that link the Park and Ride to Leeds city centre. Stourton is Leeds’s third Park and Ride site and the first that is powered by solar modules coupled with a battery storage system, with carbon emissions being reduced by approximately 471,000 KGCO2e in 2022.

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Sensors for entire Conti Urban tyre line

The entire Conti Urban bus tyre range is now kitted out with the latest generation of sensors from Continental. From August 2023, Conti Urban HA3, Conti UrbanScandinavia HA3+ and Conti UrbanScandinavia HD3 smart tyres will be available to purchase, making Continental the first manufacturer to offer an entire family of tyres with sensors.

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Bandvulc debuts next-generation bus & coach tyre

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Bandvulc has launched a new tyre for bus and coach operators. Introducing Citymaster 5, the Continental-owned retreader states that the tyre “majors on delivering exceptional reliability, durability and safety for operators of passenger carrying vehicles.”

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