AKRON, Ohio, March 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Goodyear Tire
and Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT), EASE Logistics and the
City of Dublin today announced a
pilot as part of the Smart Columbus initiative to advance connected
mobility.
For the pilot, the three participants will experiment in the
areas of tire intelligence and cloud-based logistics among others
within an innovation region located in and around Columbus, Ohio, known as the Beta District.
With the potential to share and enhance data on connected mobility,
these experiments could lead to new products and solutions that
will benefit trucking fleets, consumers and cities in the
future.
Initial tests will include the installation of Goodyear TPMS
Plus systems on eight EASE Logistics vehicles traveling throughout
the Beta District of the 33 Smart Mobility Corridor outside of
Columbus, a leading location for
testing connected vehicle technology in the Midwest. Once
installed, Goodyear TPMS Plus will monitor tire conditions like
pressure and temperature in real time, which can help prevent
roadside breakdowns and improve vehicle safety and handling. EASE
Logistics can leverage this data to initiate proactive maintenance
and make routing decisions that improve traffic flow in the
area.
"Goodyear has a longstanding reputation for innovation and plays
a leading role in global initiatives to advance mobility," said
Johnny McIntosh, director of
Integrated Solutions and Tire Management at Goodyear. "We
continuously look for opportunities to collaborate with like-minded
groups, such as EASE Logistics and the City of Dublin to test and learn with the
ultimate goal of discovering new mobility solutions."
"EASE and Goodyear share a common set of values regarding
safety, sustainability, and service — and understand that
innovation plays a key role in achieving these. As such, we are
committed to innovating in the area of Connected and Automated
Vehicle (CAV) technology to keep vehicles connected and drivers
safe throughout the transportation process," said Peter Coratola Jr., president of EASE Logistics.
"EASE recognizes this collaboration as a stepping stone toward more
advanced technologies like autonomous trucks that may one day
reduce delays and commute times, prevent crashes and cut emissions
by maintaining consistent speeds."
As part of the Beta District, the City
of Dublin was chosen for this pilot as it aspires to be the
most connected community in the United
States and is located in the same state where Goodyear and
EASE Logistics are headquartered.
"The Beta District is where companies work collaboratively with
non-profits, academia, and government entities in an open
playground to safely launch, test and evolve new technology in
real-world settings," said Doug
McCollough, chief information officer for the City of Dublin. "Leveraging expertise in
distribution and logistics through EASE Logistics, with the global
research and development capabilities of Goodyear, the City of Dublin offers the truly unique public
perspective of local government dedicated to fostering innovation
in the smart mobility space."
About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It
employs about 62,000 people and manufactures its products in 46
facilities in 21 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. For more
information about Goodyear and its products, go to
www.goodyear.com/corporate.
About EASE Logistics
EASE Logistics is an award-winning multi-operational supply
chain and transportation solution, providing accelerated,
innovative services that help deliver the products and goods of
select clients by means of a highly effective global network. The
knowledgeable professionals at EASE simplify the
logistics experience with a unique and unmatched customer service
model. For more information, visit www.easelogistics.com.
About the City of Dublin,
Ohio, USA
Dublin is a city of more than
50,000 residents located just northwest of Columbus, Ohio. It offers residents and
corporate citizens responsive services, attractive housing,
superior public education, direct regional highway access, abundant
park space, thoughtful and strategic planning, innovative ideas and
technology and a dynamic community life. Dublin is consistently ranked one of the
safest cities in the nation. It is home to more than 20 corporate
headquarters, an entrepreneurial center, 4,300+ businesses,
world-class events and the urban, walkable Bridge Street District.
For more information, visit DublinOhioUSA.gov or call
614.410.4400.
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