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Michelin EV Charge targets fleet charging costs. Michelin Connected Fleet has launched Michelin EV Charge, giving fleet managers and drivers access to more than 1.2 million charge points through one card and app, with charging data integrated into MyConnectedFleet. Michelin EV Charge gives fleet managers and drivers access to more than 1.2 million charge points through a single card and a dedicated app. Michelin Connected Fleet launched Michelin EV Charge this week as an addition to its electrification offering for companies moving to electric vehicles. The company says the service is fully integrated into its MyConnectedFleet platform, where charging data is combined with fleet telematics to analyze usage and optimize charging costs. Highlights. * Network access: More than 1.2 million charge points via one card and one mobile app, according to Michelin. * Fleet adoption: Michelin cites the 2026 Arval Mobility Observatory barometer, which found 57% of fleets already include EVs and a further 19% intend to switch within three years. * Data integration: Charging and vehicle telematics data aggregate automatically in MyConnectedFleet, covering journeys, energy consumption, charging status and charging practices. Why is EV roaming a challenge for fleets? Michelin frames the launch around the pace of corporate fleet electrification in Europe. Citing the 2026 Arval Mobility Observatory barometer, the company reports that 57% of fleets already include electric vehicles and a further 19% intend to switch to electric in the next three years. As fleets electrify, the company says, managing EV roaming across Europe remains a major operational challenge. Fleet managers and drivers must navigate different charging networks, tariffs and means of access. How does Michelin EV Charge work for drivers? Drivers use one card and the dedicated mobile app to reach a charging network across Europe while on the road. According to Michelin, the app helps drivers: * Locate available charging stations * Prepare journeys * Identify the charging options best suited to their needs For fleet managers, the company says the service gives a clearer view of spending through transparent pricing, no extra network charges and, in certain cases, negotiated tariffs. Michelin presents this as added leverage to keep energy costs in check. Charging data meets fleet telematics. The service sits within the Michelin Connected Fleet ecosystem and its MyConnectedFleet platform. It automatically aggregates charging data with vehicle telematics data, giving fleet managers a consolidated view of: * Journeys * Energy consumption * Charging status * Fleet charging practices Michelin says that data can be used to identify charging practices that are not cost-effective and to make targeted recommendations that optimize charging habits and costs. Where EV Charge fits in Michelin's electrification offering. Michelin EV Charge extends Michelin Connected Fleet's electrification offering, which the company says supports businesses at each step of the move to electric mobility. Before this launch, the offering already allowed fleets to: * Identify which vehicles are ready to electrify, based on real-life fleet practices * Monitor battery level and range The new service adds EV roaming optimization with the cost factor taken into account. Sophie Foucque, CEO of Michelin Connected Fleet, said: "MICHELIN EV Charge is more than just a simple charging solution. By aggregating charging data with fleet vehicle data, we give companies a more detailed insight into vehicle usage and actionable solutions for bringing energy costs down. This new solution gives us more leverage to support fleet managers at each step of their transition to a more sustainable form of mobility by reconciling operational performance and cost control." How this story was produced: drafted with AI assistance from company announcements and public sources, then reviewed, edited and approved by publisher Brian Hagman. Its editorial standards The EV Report staff. The EV Report is the trade publication of record for vehicle electrification. Published by Hagman Media and edited by founder Brian Hagman, it covers battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, charging infrastructure, and battery technology for an audience of automotive engineers, fleet managers, and clean-mobility investors.

Nexen, Nitto and Pirelli most satisfying replacement Tire Brands according to data from recent AutoPacific study. AutoPacific announces 2026 Tire Satisfaction Awards; Nexen ranks first overall, Nitto most satisfying all-season and Pirelli most satisfying performance tire. Using AutoPacific's importance-weighted methodology, these scores communicate how well each tire brand meets the needs and expectations of tire buyers" - Deborah Grieb, Director of Marketing and Consumer Insights LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / - Noted automotive market research and consulting firm, AutoPacific, today announced the most satisfying replacement tire brands according to results from its recently completed 2026 U.S. Replacement Tire Buyer Study. These latest results reveal a shift in brand performance from previous study years with Nexen taking the top spot, newcomer to the study Vredestein and Nitto tying for 2nd, and Kumho ranking 3rd. Looking at all-season tires specifically, Nitto is the most satisfying brand, and for performance tires, Pirelli is the most satisfying brand. AutoPacific surveyed U.S. replacement tire buyers annually from 2011 to 2019 about their purchase process, ownership experience, brand awareness, media consumption and more, and reintroduced the study in 2024, currently conducting it every two years. The 2026 study yielded more than 6,500 vehicle owners who replaced their tires within the last two years with one of 26 brands. Using a 5-point rating system and a combination of mean importance and satisfaction ratings for 20 different attributes that range from handling and traction to fuel efficiency and price, the study identifies the most satisfying tire brands. "Using AutoPacific's importance-weighted methodology, these scores communicate how well each tire brand meets the needs and expectations of tire buyers by receiving high satisfaction scores in the areas that mean the most to them," explains AutoPacific director of marketing and consumer insights Deborah Grieb. Nitto is the Top Brand Among All Season Tire Buyers; Pirelli is the Top Brand Among High-Performance (HP) and Ultra High-Performance (UHP) Tire Buyers Among the sample of nearly 3,000 all-season tire buyers, Nitto achieves a total satisfaction score of 293, higher than its overall score of 275. Nitto all-season tire owners were highly satisfied in the areas of handling and traction on dry surfaces, handling on uneven/loose terrain, mileage warranty, and tire noise. Compared to the total sample of replacement tire buyers, all-season tire buyers are more likely to place higher importance on several attributes, including handling and traction, tire noise, price and warranty. Among the sample of approximately 1,600 HP and UHP tire buyers, Pirelli ranks at the top, followed by Kumho and Michelin. Pirelli performance tire buyers were highly satisfied with their tires in the areas of cornering, safety rating/reputation, and handling and traction on dry surfaces and slippery surfaces. "Understanding that consumer attitudes about tires shift based on the type of vehicle they're buying for, the type of tire they're buying and how they plan to use their vehicle, this study captures those differences enabling tire manufacturers, marketers and retailers to make logical planning decisions," says Grieb. How Can Tire Brands Conquest New Buyers for Growth? Tire satisfaction directly correlates to future brand consideration, with 63% of Kelly Tire buyers saying they would be very likely or likely to purchase the brand again, compared to 80% of Nexen owners. Yet despite their willingness to repurchase, AutoPacific data reveal that 50% of replacement tire buyers don't know the brand they want before they go to the tire retailer. "Consumers are doing their research, from Google searches to social media posts, and often very open to a different brand when the time comes to replace their tires," says Grieb. AutoPacific's study not only captures the types of research consumers are doing during the shopping process, but the influence of that activity on their final purchase decision. Data reveal that among those who conducted each type of research, Google search findings were the most influential, with 60% of those who did a Google search for tire that fit their vehicle saying it was very influential in their purchase decision. Other influential activities include requesting a price quote, checking pricing and promotions, doing a Google search about a particular brand, and visiting a tire seller's website. About AutoPacific AutoPacific is a future-oriented automotive marketing research and product consulting firm providing clients with industry intelligence and sales forecasting. The firm, founded in 1986 and now it its 40th year, also conducts extensive proprietary and syndicated research and consulting for auto manufacturers, distributors, marketers, and suppliers worldwide, including its highly recognized Future Attribute Demand Study (FADS). The company is headquartered in Long Beach, California with affiliate offices in Michigan, Wisconsin, and the Carolinas. Additional information can be found at http://www.autopacific.com. Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. 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Biotech Open Platform opens in Europe to bridge lab innovations and industrial scale-up. Danone, Michelin and DMC Biotechnologies jointly founded the open fermentation infrastructure in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. 05-Oct-2026 * Two years after its creation by Danone, Michelin, DMC Biotechnologies, Crédit Agricole Centre France, Clermont Auvergne Innovation and Greentech, Biotech Open Platform inaugurates its industrial biotechnology platform and welcomes its first advanced fermentation projects. * With more than €20 million invested in its first phase and fermentation capacities of up to 15 m^3, the platform addresses a key biotechnology challenge: bridging the gap between laboratory development and industrial-scale production. * Open to start-ups, industrial companies and R&D organizations, Biotech Open Platform supports the scale-up of biotechnology innovations and contributes to strengthening European industrial competitiveness. A strategic bridge from the laboratory to industrial-scale production. As the availability and sustainability of certain fossil-based ingredients and resources come under increasing scrutiny, industrial biotechnology and advanced fermentation processes are opening up new opportunities to produce molecules, ingredients and materials from renewable resources. Advanced fermentation, of which precision fermentation is one of the main technology approaches, uses microorganisms such as yeasts, bacteria, microalgae and fungi as true "micro factories" capable of producing molecules of interest to industry. These technologies can produce proteins, enzymes, food ingredients, cosmetic actives and bio-based materials for sectors as diverse as food and beverages, cosmetics, agriculture, chemicals and biomaterials. Biotech Open Platform is designed to support a broad range of companies facing the same industrial scale-up challenges, well beyond its founding companies. This openness is one of the project's founding principles. A unique collaborative model supporting European industrial competitiveness. Biotech Open Platform is built on a strong conviction: major scientific, industrial and environmental challenges require new forms of collaboration. Biotech Open Platform was born from a joint initiative by Danone, Michelin, DMC Biotechnologies, Crédit Agricole Centre France, Clermont Auvergne Innovation and Greentech to jointly create an open industrial platform. With its own dedicated teams and infrastructure, Biotech Open Platform ensures strict project confidentiality and the protection of intellectual property. The project has also benefited from the support of the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), managed by the Auvergne-Rhône Alpes Region, as well as from Clermont Auvergne Métropole. Against a backdrop of growing international competition, the platform aims to strengthen the European industrial capabilities needed to foster the development of new value chains based on renewable resources and to turn scientific innovations into tangible industrial solutions. Khadidja Romari, Chief Executive Officer of Biotech Open Platform: "Biotech Open Platform was created to address a very concrete challenge in biotechnology: how to move from a promising process at laboratory scale to a robust process that can work at industrial scale. The infrastructure is important, but equipment alone is not enough. Scale-up requires experience, technical know-how and the ability to solve the issues that appear as the process moves from one scale to another. Confidentiality and protection of intellectual property are also essential for the companies we work with. Our role is to help them move faster and more securely towards industrialization." Antoine de Saint-Affrique, Chief Executive Officer of Danone: "For more than a century, Danone has drawn on the science of fermentation to bring health through food to as many people as possible. With Biotech Open Platform, we are strengthening a critical link in Europe's biotechnology ecosystem by accelerating the industrial scale-up of laboratory innovations. Biotech Open Platform demonstrates the value of shared infrastructure and long-term partnerships in enhancing European competitiveness." Florent Menegaux, Chairman of the Michelin Group: "With the inauguration of Biotech Open Platform, we are turning a strong conviction into an industrial reality: biotechnology will play a major role in the sustainable transformation of many sectors. By providing companies with an open infrastructure and leading expertise, we want to accelerate the transition from research to industry. For Michelin, this is an opportunity to explore new ways of replacing certain molecules currently derived from petrochemicals with more sustainable, bio-based alternatives. More broadly, this platform aims to become a catalyst for innovation in support of European competitiveness." Jim Flatt, Chief Executive Officer of DMC Biotechnologies: "One of the main barriers to the development of industrial biotechnology is access to capabilities that can demonstrate that an innovation can be produced reliably and competitively at greater scale. Biotech Open Platform provides a concrete response to this challenge by giving companies access to the infrastructure and expertise needed to accelerate the industrialization of biology-based innovations." Frédéric Baraut, Chief Executive Officer of Crédit Agricole Centre France: "Biotech Open Platform fully illustrates a region's ability to bring together industrial companies, entrepreneurs, researchers and investors around a forward-looking project. By supporting this initiative from the outset, Crédit Agricole Centre France sought to contribute to the creation of a structuring asset for innovation, employment and the economic attractiveness of our region, while helping develop a strategic sector for Europe."