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Product Innovation
Improving fuel efficiency Driving performance and fuel Applying airless technology Goodyear Eagle 360
and handling through economy through material on the path to
self-inflating tyres innovation maintenance-free tyres
Tyres with Goodyear’s exclusive Air Maintenance New lightweight and renewable materials will make As we look to a future where ride-sharing and Continuously striving to develop state-of-the-art
Technology (AMT), a self-inflating tyre system, would tyres more environmentally friendly in terms of autonomous vehicles become mainstream, the products that set the technology and performance
remain inflated at the optimum pressure without any performance and the manufacturing process. demand for lower maintenance, longer-lasting tyres standard for the industry, Goodyear presented a
external pumps, electronics or driver intervention. will continue to increase. vision of a future tyre that looks radically different
Advanced Polymer Technologies
Environmental and consumer benefits include To enhance low rolling resistance performance. Non-pneumatic Technology from tyres today – it’s a sphere.
reduced carbon emissions, extended tyre life, Goodyear has developed non-pneumatic technology All-rounder
enhanced safety, and improved performance, as well Soybean Oil for space programs, such as NASA’s Apollo lunar The spherical shape of the Goodyear Eagle-360
as the convenience of eliminating the need for Now used in tyre tread compounds for benefits that vehicle. Our long-term goal is to develop provides a smooth ride by creating a fluid, lateral
manually inflating tyres. include enhanced cold weather performance. maintenance-free technology for passenger and movement. This helps the car to overtake an obstacle
Rice Husk Ash Silica commercial vehicles, particularly fleet applications. without changing its driving direction. As 360 degree
Sourcing an alternative source of silica showcases Maintenance-free tyres are designed to eliminate flats turns are possible with this tyre, it could also tackle
our commitment to innovation and the environment. and air pressure checks, while carrying heavy loads anticipated parking constrictions of the future, as less
and maintaining a smooth ride. space will be needed for cars fitted with spherical
Chemically Treated Silica tyres to pull into parking spots.
To enhance rolling resistance and wet traction, and Assuming public parking areas play the same role,
make the production process more efficient while this could significantly increase the capacity of public
using less energy. parking areas without increasing their size.
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