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Dustin Wheelen

Michelin Develops More Sustainable Race Tires For MotoE Series

More than just a worldwide race series, the FIM MotoE World Cup also serves as a testing ground for sustainable energy solutions. As the sole electric motorcycle supplier for the series, Energica Motors has reaped the benefits of that development process, with its lineup boasting improved performance and economy figures over the past few years.

Of course, Ducati will take the MotoE reins in 2023, but the all-electric race series fosters more than electric motorcycle development; it aids sustainable tire manufacturing as well. Prior to the 2021 MotoE season, series tire supplier Michelin reported that its front tire was composed of 33 percent of renewable materials while the rear tire pushed that number to 40 percent.

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