Goodyear and TNO enable safer mobility with tyre intelligence

Integrating tyre intelligence in to anti-lock brake system (ABS)

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, a leader in connected mobility, and TNO, a Dutch research organisation, have showcased new possibilities for enhancing vehicle safety by integrating tire intelligence technology into the anti-lock brake system (ABS) controller of a test vehicle.

The ABS is an important safety component in modern vehicles designed to help the driver maintain steering control while braking. Through collaborative research and testing on a physical test vehicle, Goodyear and TNO effectively showcased that an improved ABS, equipped with information about the tire type and characteristics such as wear state, can potentially enhance overall system efficiency and reduce braking distance by as much as 5.75 feet¹.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were over 1.7 million rear-end crashes in 2021, accounting for nearly a third of all crashes in the United States². This integration can improve stopping distance performance, which has the potential to help drivers avoid accidents and reduce the severity of collisions, leading to enhanced road safety.

Reduce accidents by minimising braking distance

'Our collaborative work with TNO has yielded invaluable insights, with exciting possibilities to deliver greater value to our customers and support the future of mobility,' said Werner Happenhofer, vice president, Tire Intelligence and eMobility solutions. 'At Goodyear, we believe that by harnessing the power of tire intelligence, we can contribute to the bold goal of future mobility to reduce accidents.'

Goodyear and TNO began collaborating in 2021 through joint research and testing initiatives to evaluate and quantify the performance of the ABS controller on a physical car through the integration of intelligent tire information.

'TNO is dedicated to enhancing the safety, efficiency and sustainability of vehicles,' said Machteld de Kroon, Managing Director Unit Mobility & Built Environment. 'Our collaboration with Goodyear aims to minimise every centimeter of braking distance. We firmly believe that by improving the integration of tyres and braking systems, we can contribute to reducing accidents and ultimately saving lives.'

Today, Goodyear SightLine, the company’s suite of tyre intelligence technologies, provides line of sight to the conditions of the tire, vehicle and road through advanced algorithms and real-time monitoring. Goodyear’s developments in tire intelligence technologies are poised to transform the future of transportation, ushering in a new era of smart and sustainable mobility.

About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tyre companies. It employs about 74,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 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.