Michelin in partnership for UAE’s first solar racing car

Abu Dhabi  - Michelin has entered into a technical partnership with the Petroleum Institute (PI) in Abu Dhabi, and will equip the UAE’s first solar racing car for the Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge – a “flagship” solar car race in the Middle East.

The announcement was made through a 17 Dec press notice on AMEinfo.com - a Middle East on-line business news and information service.

Michelin will be fitting PI’s car with its solar tire, the Radial X 95/80 R16, for the cross-country road competition. The event will take place from 15-19 Jan 2015, starting and finishing in Abu Dhabi.

Coinciding with Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2015, the race will culminate in a parade through the capital ending at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), during the opening ceremony of the World Future Energy Summit.

“Bringing together the best components will bring our car much success in this competition and it therefore makes sense for us to partner with Michelin,” said Dr. Fahad Almaskari, director of the PI Solar Car project.