Goodyear Tire and Rubber announced a strategic partnership with Plus (formerly Plus.ai), a global provider of autonomous truck technology, to provide automated, streamlined transportation solutions that improve intelligence and connectivity. transformation of the logistics industry.
Through this partnership, Goodyear’s suite of services, including connected tires, will further enhance the transport efficiency and safety of semi-trailers equipped with 4 Plus Autonomous Driving while reducing carbon exposure.
Goodyear and Plus are investigating how the Plus autonomous driving system can incorporate feedback from connected Goodyear tires into machine
learning-based online fuel economy Plus to further improve performance.
Integration of Goodyear Smart Tires with Autopilot Plus can also improve overall vehicle performance in severe weather conditions and on uneven roads.
The Plus has already unveiled its PlusDrive autonomous driving solution to customers, and production of the FAW J7 L3 (First Automobile Plant) truck with PlusDrive technology is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2021.
Shawn Kerrigan, COO and Co-Founder of Plus, said: “We are constantly
exploring new opportunities to add value to our customers with our
autonomous driving technology. The partnership between Plus and Goodyear
allows us to take advantage of advanced fuel economy technologies from both companies and use them to further improve the performance of our self-driving trucks.”
About Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. The company employs about 72,000 people and manufactures its products at 54 factories in 23 countries around the world. We are committed to developing innovative products and services that set the technology and performance standards for the industry.
For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.
About PLUS
Plus is a Silicon Valley-based global leader in autonomous driving technology for long-distance trucks, founded in 2016 by serial entrepreneurs and with decades of experience in high-tech and artificial intelligence. autonomous driving technology that makes long-distance trucks safer, more efficient, and greener. In addition, he also works with leading truck manufacturers, vehicle fleets and ecosystem partners to accelerate the development of carbon-free transportation solutions, including autonomous trucks. visit www.plus.ai or follow us on LinkedIn or YouTube.