Sustainability Sustainable tires growing like weeds, particularly dandelions March 22, 2023 Dandelions. Rice husks. Soybean oil. Sounds like the trappings of an entrée at a fancy vegan restaurant. But these are some of the ingredients that will likely go into future…
Tires/Wheels Goodyear regional work tire ready for EVs February 28, 2023 Goodyear is playing a role in maximizing electric vehicle (EV) range, introducing the RangeMax RSD tire for regional work vehicles that run on batteries, gas or…
Equipment Goodyear, Gatik incorporate intelligent tire data into automated driving system January 4, 2023 Goodyear has worked with autonomous trucking tech firm Gatik in Canada to prove that intelligent tires using its SightLine technology can communicate road conditions to the autonomous driving system. Tire-road…
Tires/Wheels Armor Max ESD tire designed for extreme work September 7, 2022 Goodyear is expanding its Armor Max tire lineup to include the Armor Max Extreme Service Drive (ESD) tire – a mixed-service model for extreme environments. The Armor Max ESD…
Equipment Space age pursuits lead to grounded tech July 21, 2022 It’s easy to let your mind drift skyward these days. The James Webb space telescope is capturing images that promise to unlock secrets about the origins of the universe. Space…
Equipment Goodyear looks to strike gold with tires made from dandelions April 7, 2022 For most landscapers, dandelions are a scourge to be sprayed or pulled from the ground. Others people might add the greens to a salad or make dandelion wine. But Goodyear…
Electric truck tires will be the same … but different September 29, 2021 Tires will always be round and black, but don’t let that fool you. The operating characteristics of battery-electric drivetrains — coupled with heavy batteries — will change the way tires…
Equipment Goodyear working with Plus on autonomous trucking technology August 23, 2021 Goodyear has announced it is working with Plus on autonomous trucking technologies. The company will provide its suite of services, including connected tires, to improve efficiency and safety of trucks…
Tires/Wheels Goodyear SightLine delivers tire insights for cargo vans June 16, 2021 Goodyear is introducing some added intelligence for cargo van fleets, with the Goodyear SightLine system designed for equipment in the field service, construction, and final-mile delivery segments. (Photo: Goodyear)…
Equipment Remain on the case with a formal tire program, speakers stress June 14, 2021 Any fleet maintenance team that wants to control costs will need to remain on the case, particularly when it comes to tires. “Casings are valuable assets to your tire program,”…
Equipment Goodyear hits milestone with tire management programs March 22, 2021 Goodyear says nearly 4 million tires were inspected through its tire management program last year. Its tire management programs include Tire Optix, Goodyear TPMS Plus, and Goodyear CheckPoint, which monitor…
Human Resources Goodyear appoints Patterson to oversee Cooper Tire integration March 4, 2021 Goodyear has put Ryan Patterson, president of its Asia Pacific business unit, in charge of integrating recently acquired Cooper Tire. His new position is senior vice-president, business integration. He is…
Equipment Goodyear to acquire Cooper Tire February 22, 2021 The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company will acquire the Cooper Tire and Rubber Company in a US$2.8-billion transaction. Cooper is North America’s fifth-largest tire manufacturer and has 10,000 employees in…
Equipment Goodyear, ConMet to collaborate on wheel end data January 28, 2021 Goodyear and ConMet will be tapping into the power of data where the rubber literally meets the road. Goodyear Tire and Rubber has signed a deal with ConMet to combine…
Supply Chain Goodyear invests in autonomous delivery company January 27, 2021 Goodyear Ventures, the tire maker’s venture capital arm, has invested in autonomous delivery company Starship Technologies. It is among multiple investors who jointly put US$17 million into the company, which…
