Description
Pirelli uses artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithms to develop its latest P Zero generation tires, which enhances performance, safety, and durability while reducing development time and resources through virtual prototyping. Key developments include an optimized tread and contact patch for improved handling and braking, consistent wear, and features for electric vehicles. The AI-driven process helps predict tire behavior and refine design, leading to advancements like the P Zero E with high natural/recycled content and new RunForward™ technology for punctures.
How AI is Used in P Zero Development
- AI algorithms and virtual simulation allow Pirelli’s engineers to create virtual prototypes and test tire designs under various conditions before producing physical ones.
- Predictive Performance:Machine learning models predict how tires will perform in different driving scenarios, helping to optimize design and offer effective solutions.
- Reduced Development Time:The use of AI and virtual testing significantly shortens the development cycle for new tires.
Key Features of the New P Zero Generations
- Improved Performance:The AI-optimized design results in better handling, reduced braking distances, and higher grip on both dry and wet surfaces.
- Enhanced Durability & Wear:Features like an optimized contact patch and advanced tread design improve the wear rate, ensuring consistent performance over the tire’s lifespan.
- The new P Zero range incorporates the Elect™ package, specifically designed for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to extend driving range by reducing rolling resistance and noise.
- Sustainability:New models, such as the P Zero E, are being developed with high percentages of natural and recycled materials, aligning with sustainability goals.
- Innovative Technologies:The new generation includes options for advanced technologies like RunForward™, which allows drivers to continue to a repair shop after a puncture.
