AKRON,
Ohio, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear
Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT), in collaboration with TNO,
has announced a significant advancement to vehicle safety systems.
The integration of tire intelligence technology into the automatic
emergency braking (AEB) system of a vehicle has demonstrated the
potential to mitigate crashes, particularly in challenging road
conditions.
Building on the success of Goodyear's and TNO's integration of
tire intelligence into antilock braking systems (ABS) showcased at
CES 2024, this project further underscores the role of tire data in
advancing automotive safety systems.
The AEB system, designed to help prevent or reduce the severity
of collisions by automatically applying the brakes when a crash is
imminent, has become a key focus in the automotive industry. While
existing systems are typically tuned for high-friction surfaces
like dry asphalt, integrating Goodyear SightLine, the company's
suite of tire intelligence solutions, can help the AEB system
function effectively across a wider range of driving environments,
including low-friction surfaces such as wet roads or ice. Through
the contact patch with the road, tire intelligence can provide the
AEB with deeper insights into actual tire and road conditions to
enable smarter, more precise decision-making.
"Safety is a cornerstone of Goodyear's commitment to
innovation," said Chris Helsel,
senior vice president and Chief Technology Officer at Goodyear. "By
providing critical inputs about tire and road conditions into AEB
systems, we are helping OEMs and their customers take a leap
forward in safety, well ahead of the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration's (NHTSA) 2029 mandate for AEB systems in
passenger vehicles. Beyond this mandate, AEB systems will play a
critical role in automated driving, helping to provide a
comprehensive safety solution at all times."
Recent wet road testing indicates that an enhanced AEB system
incorporating Goodyear SightLine technology has the potential to
assist in mitigating impacts at speeds of up to 80 kph (50 mph) by
engaging braking earlier. Overall, the integration of AEB with
SightLine insights on tire and road condition data helps ensure
robust performance across diverse scenarios.
"TNO is dedicated to enhancing the safety, efficiency and
sustainability of vehicles," said Martijn
Stamm, marketing director, Unit Mobility & Built
Environment, TNO. "Our collaboration with Goodyear aims to predict
the braking distance of a vehicle in more conditions, like dry and
wet asphalt, and trigger the AEB timely to reduce accidents and
ultimately safe lives. This knowledge is a key enabler for a safe
introduction of higher levels of automation."
This breakthrough positions Goodyear and its partners as leaders
in delivering advanced safety solutions to meet and exceed
regulatory requirements. As major OEMs and tier-1 suppliers prepare
for the 2029 AEB mandate, the SightLine integration can offer a
competitive edge in the race to build safer, smarter vehicles.
About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It
employs about 71,000 people and manufactures its products in 55
facilities in 22 countries around the world. Its two Innovation
Centers in Akron, Ohio, and
Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to
develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the
technology and performance standard for the industry. For more
information about Goodyear and its products, go
to www.goodyear.com/corporate.
About TNO
The Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research TNO
is the largest Dutch independent research and innovation
organisation. TNO connects people and knowledge to create
innovations and evidence-based insights that boost the sustainable
competitive strength of industry and well-being of society. Now and
in the future. Together with our partners, TNO focuses in
particular on the societal challenges of a safe, healthy,
sustainable and digital society. This is our mission and it is what
drives us, the 5,000 professionals at TNO, in our work every
day.
GOODYEAR CONTACT:
DILKI KANDANARACHCHI
330.796.6505
DILKI_KANDANARACHCHI@GOODYEAR.COM
AGENCY CONTACT:
PORTER
NOVELLI
LINDSAY WATERS
910.315.2694
LINDSAY.WATERS@PORTERNOVELLI.COM
TNO CONTACT:
J.N. (JORN) GIJSBERS
JORN.GIJSBERS@TNO.NL
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