The Future of Electric Racing and Sustainable Tires: A Porsche and Michelin Collaboration
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In this special episode of MotorTrend Channel's "The Inevitable," the team takes us to the Ren Sport Reunion 7 event, where they had the opportunity to chat with experts from Porsche and Michelin. Oliver Schwab from Porsche talks about the Porsche GT4 e performance, which is their vision for the electric future of customer racing. Meanwhile, Jason Anzelone from Michelin discusses their focus on developing sustainable tires for both Motorsports and passenger cars.
The team is clearly excited about being at the event, with Johnny Liberman describing it as a "mind-blowing" experience. Oliver Schwab, despite his long career in supporting Porsche Motorsport, admits that this is his first time at Laguna Seca and he is completely wowed by the iconic event. They discuss the importance of Motorsport as a test lab for car and tire development, and how it provides immediate feedback on performance.
Oliver Schwab goes on to explain the significance of the Porsche GT4 e performance, which is a race car based on the 718 Cayman and powered by the same technology used in the Mission R. The car boasts impressive power output, with up to 1200 brake horsepower in party mode. They also mention the thrilling experience of riding in the GT4 e performance during taxi rides, with passengers being blown away by the acceleration.
Jason Anzelone emphasizes Michelin's commitment to sustainability, with their tires made from 63% sustainable materials. They aim to develop special tires for passenger cars based on what they learn from Motorsports. The episode concludes with the team expressing their excitement about the future of electric racing and the development of sustainable tires. Overall, it's an episode packed with insights into the future of the automotive industry and the collaboration between Porsche and Michelin.
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