Prometeon Tyre Group S.R.L

Prometeon Tyre Group, with the new generation of MC:01 TM e-URBAN, offers the right solution for modern electric buses, since the increased load capacity up toeight tons per axle fully satisfies the needs of new generation of electric mobility. MC:01 e-Urban features up to 10% lowerRolling Resistance (*), ranking it as the best in class with energy efficiency class B. Thanks to this, the MC:01TM e-URBAN contributes to increase the autonomy of the city buses and to reduce the battery charging cycles for full electric vehicles , thus contributing to a reduction in CO 2 emissions. While keeping pace with the evolution of both hybrid and electric vehicles for urban context characterized by frequent stop and starts, Prometeon's new MC:01 TM e-URBANin addition to reducing operating costs, yields an improved level of comfort, even wear, low noise generation (69dB)(1) and excellent safety performances. The new generation tyre is marked M+S and 3PMSF and reaches B class for wet grip, delivering high performance level in winter conditions and it is suitable for the equipment of all axles . "We have succeeded in developing the new PIRELLI branded MC:01TM e-URBAN, with such outstanding performances thanks to the latest Prometeon technology innovations, applied to tread pattern, structure and compound. With this new product Prometeon stands in the frontline on sustainability issues and zero-emission transportation without compromise on safety and operation cost saving ",declared Alexandre Bregantim, Prometeon Chief Technical Officer. The optimized sidewall and structure design allow extra load capacity, while enhancing tyre retreadability. The mould profile and the new tread pattern geometry are conceived to ensure great traction and to resist pavement shocks throughout all of its lifespan, taking into account the high torques of electric engines.