The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has initiated a pilot program with Redspher, a transport and logistics group operating in 19 countries throughout Europe, aligning with the company's focus on providing mobility solutions to fleets.
The latest agreement involves Goodyear supplying its intelligent tires – equipped with embedded sensors – through Redspher, to a variety of fleets connected to Redspher's shared services platform called Rubiwin. The initial pilots are comprised of outfitting delivery and service vans with intelligent tires, creating the ability to "fast-capture" relevant data due to the high-mileage use of the vehicles.
“Because some of these vans travel approximately 450 miles per day, this exercise provides feedback in demanding conditions, where high mileage and time-critical deliveries are essential,” said Erin Spring, director, new ventures, Goodyear.
The company says fleets will benefit from continuously monitored and recorded wear rate and tire pressure, which is paired with other vehicle data. The information is connected to Goodyear's proprietary algorithms to enhance overall fleet operations and predict when the tires need service or replacement. This more effectively helps keep the vehicles operating without interruption.
“The importance of efficient fleet management is vital for Rubiwin members and us,” said Philippe Higelin, CEO, Redspher. “The ability to use tire information to enhance safety and performance is a win for all, especially in the on-demand delivery business where time is often critical.”
