Mar 20, 2017
On Sunday, March 19, in Geneva, the International Auto Show 2017 was completed. Continuing the conquest of the territory of high technologies, Goodyear presented three concept tires that will help to look into the future of road transport. The main novelties of Goodyear at the motor show this year were spherical Eagle 360 Urban tires with artificial intelligence, CityCube tires designed specifically for the futuristic future car Toyota i-TRIL, as well as the IntelliGrip Urban concept bus, designed for unmanned ridersharing cars.
Trips on demand, or ridersharing, as an alternative to taxis, renting cars or driving itself, are no longer the prerogative of a "generation of two thousand". Efficiency, territorial location and payment have become convenient for all age groups, which makes ridesharing so popular. The trend towards urban life creates ideal conditions for the development of these new vehicles.
"Focused on cars for future cities, the characteristics of the IntelliGrip Urban concept-bus are aimed at maximum life and energy efficiency. For companies that work in the concept of "on-demand mobility," it's critical to live up to the mobile lifestyle of customers, "said Jean-Claude Kihn, head of Goodyear in the EMEA region.
"Smart" tires Goodyear IntelliGrip Urban are equipped with a special advanced sensor technology, which is designed to support unmanned vehicle control systems and ensure better passenger safety.
The concept tire determines the quality of the coating and the weather conditions. By collecting these important data and sending them directly to the vehicle control system, the tires contribute to optimizing characteristics such as speed, braking, handling and stability on the road.
The future generation of unmanned vehicle fleets will work in a complex urban environment, in which cars, drivers, pedestrians and other objects of the city will be connected to a single network. Tires like Goodyear IntelliGrip Urban can play a crucial role in this evolving ecosystem.
Key Features and Benefits:
Goodyear IntelliGrip Urban tires will allow car fleets to monitor the status of cars and tires in real time, providing a competitive advantage and helping to increase profitability through the following key features.
Sensor technology in tires helps unmanned vehicles to better read road conditions, providing and improving the safety of passengers, as well as comfort during the trip. The entire fleet will benefit greatly thanks to a direct exchange of information between the tires and the car.
Preventive maintenance will allow fleet operators to identify and solve tire and safety problems beforehand, in advance and accurately. A versatile and convenient system for planning maintenance will help reduce operating costs and increase tire life and fleet efficiency.
The high and narrow shape of the tire reduces the rolling resistance and, as a result, increases the energy efficiency and the electric vehicle's power reserve in the urban environment. This form of the concept bus also improves the performance of the aquaplaning, which allowed Goodyear engineers to increase the mileage and reduce the noise of the tire. Specially developed protector provides good grip with the road both in summer and in winter, increasing the service life of tires.