Michelin's Movin' On Conference [Photos]
The star of the show was the Visionary airless tire-and-wheel concept revealed by Michelin June 14. The design includes 3D-printable tread, connectivity, and complete recyclability as well as"ultra-durability" from its honeycomb structure. Photos: David Cullen
Let them bake cake: Touching up a mega dessert crafted during the event as a teamwork exercise offered to event attendees.
There's no holding down smart conversations.
International contingent of journalists waiting somewhat patiently for doors to open for Michelin Press Dinner at event site as Day 2 wrapped up.
Evening falls on the 'Big Top 360' event space after close of Day 2 of the Michelin Movin' On conference in Montreal.
Yellowstone National Park chief Dan Wenk: "Our transportation planning is not just for visitors, but for wildlife, too."
Michelin CEO Jean-Dominque Senard (right) kicks off the event by declaring that the time has come "to move from ambition to action" to impact CO2 emissions.
Michelin Group Executive Vice President of Research and Development Terry K. Gettys called the airless tire-and-wheel he introduced "a long-term concept" that represents nothing less than “a concrete demonstration of a system of solutions for the future of sustainable mobility.”
Fine food is always a hallmark of a Michelin event, and at the Movin' On conference, some of it was dished out by a trio of local food trucks.
Experimental hydrogen/electric power Green GT race car on display in Montreal.
During an experiential session, urban planning became hands-on on a very human, Lego-by-Lego-scale.
Mobileye's Dan Galves (center) expects to see fully autonomous (Level 5) cars made possible by 2025.
Platooning panelists discussed how the harmonizing of regulations will be more important for trucks than other autonomous vehicles.
EasyMile/Transdev EZ10 is a 'driverless' shuttle that can haul six persons seated and six standing. It was even deployed to bring Michelin CEO Jean-Dominque Senard to the event.
UPS designed city-delivery bike boasts battery-electric assist to ease pedaling of full loads