Active Wheel

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Active Wheel was a Michelin-developed tire which incorporates an electric motor and suspension[1] It was presented at Challenge Bibendum 2004's edition on the Hy-Light concept car and showcased during Paris Motor Show "Mondial de l'automobile"in 2008 both on the Venturi Volage electric sports car and on the Heuliez Will.[2] The project was interrupted in 2014.[3]

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Siemens VDO, developing a similar concept called eCorner,[5][6] was purchased by Continental in 2007.

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  3. Michelin abandonne le développement des roues motorisées - actu-automobile.com
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  5. eCorner a similar concept being developed by Siemens Template:Webarchive
  6. a Siemens eCorner video

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