The Michelin Uptis prototype is being tested on a Chevrolet Bolt EV on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at the General Motors Milford Test Ground in Milford, Michigan. GM intends to develop this airless wheel set with Michelin and introduce it on passenger cars as early as 2024. (Photo: Steve Fecht for General Motors)

General Motors plans to give car buyers an airless tire on vehicles starting in 2024.

The manufacturer joins forces with Michelin and this week presented the Michelin Uptis prototype at the Movin & # 39; On Summit for Sustainable Development in Montreal. Uptis stands for Unique Puncture Resistant Tire System, said GM.

GM will begin testing prototypes of tires on a fleet of Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles in Michigan later this year.

GM said the airless technology means the prototype will not be flat or punctured. In turn, this could mean less use of raw materials and waste, contributing to the abandonment of GM's vision of a world without accidents, emissions and congestion.

The tires should also last longer than a regular tire, GM said, as they would eliminate the irregular wear caused by excessive or insufficient inflation.

The tire is "a great example of the benefits to our customers as we collaborate and innovate with our supplier partners," said Steve Kiefer, GM's senior vice president of purchasing and supply chain.

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