HANOVER, Germany, September 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
The full silica compound tyres can save a 100-vehicle fleet 290,000 euros in fuel costs annually[1] and help truck manufacturersmeet future emission targets
Goodyear is launching FUELMAX PERFORMANCE - its most
fuel-efficient tyre range to date - at IAA Commercial Vehicles
2018. The new tyres, which are the first Goodyear truck tyres to
feature full silica tread compound technology, achieve EU tyre
label grade 'A' for fuel efficiency and meet full Three Peak
Mountain Snow Flake (3PMSF) winter tyre requirements. These tyres
can enable dedicated long haul-fleets to optimise fuel savings, and
assist truck makers to meet increasingly ambitious EU CO2
targets.
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Two new Goodyear Proactive Solutions mobile phone APPs will be
showcased, offering additional benefits to fleet managers and
drivers. The combination of Goodyear Proactive Solutions and
FUELMAX PERFORMANCE tyres are essential to optimise performance and
further reduce total cost of ownership and emissions.
Goodyear is exhibiting in the New Mobility World area in
Pavilion P11 on stands C102-104.
The new tyres anticipate proposed EU legislation to reduce Heavy
Duty Vehicle CO2 emissions by 15% in 2025 and 30% by
2030.[2]
"Tyres are crucial for sustainable mobility and are core components of vehi
cle performance. The new Goodyear FUELMAX PERFORMANCE
tyres demonstrate our understanding of the challenges and opportunities that environmental objectives pose for our customers. Theyfurther show our commitment to supporting OEMs and fleets in achieving thoseobjectives and reducing costs," said
David Anckaert, Vice President
Goodyear Commercial Tires
Europe. "Tyres are only part of the wider picture. Goodyear ProactiveSolutions and othertyre -related services that we
offer are key to optimizing tyres' full
potential to further improve profits and reduce emissions."
FUELMAX PERFORMANCE range
FUELMAX PERFORMANCE tyres are developed for maximum fuel savings
with low heat generation and low rolling resistance for dedicated
long haul applications. They offer 'A' grade EU label fuel
efficiency, 'B' grade Wet Grip, one wave exterior noise and 3PMSF
winter performance, and are Goodyear's first truck tyres to feature
full silica tread compound technology. This is a key element for
low fuel consumption and wet grip. The construction ensures
extremely regular footprint pressure distribution for regular wear
and high mileage under all load conditions encountered in long haul
service.
The Goodyear FUELMAX PERFORMANCE range comprises two FUELMAX S
PERFORMANCE steer tyres and a FUELMAX D PERFORMANCE drive tyre. The
combination of FUELMAX PERFORMANCE steer and drive tyres with
existing Goodyear FUELMAX T trailer tyres - also labeled 'A' in
Fuel Efficiency - enables consistent fuel savings and CO2
reductions.
A long-haul fleet of 100 vehicles using this tyre combination
could save up to 214,000 litres of diesel per year and reduce up to
557,000 kg of CO2 - saving up to 290,000
euros in fuel costs.[3]
A common feature of the range is an RFID tag embedded inside
each tyre, which allows simple identification by an external device
that links to tyre management systems to ensure future connectivity
benefits.
FUELMAX S PERFORMANCE
The FUELMAX S PERFORMANCE steer tyres comprise sizes 315/70R22.5
and 385/55R22.5. The 315/70R22.5 steer tyres have five ribs and the
385/55R22.5 have six with both having tread features that optimize
water distribution and regular wear, with wet braking performance
maintained well into the life of the tyres.
FUELMAX D PERFORMANCE
The FUELMAX D PERFORMANCE drive tyre is produced in size
315/70R22.5 with IntelliMax Groove technology also a feature. The
tread design assists traction and cleaning with self- generating
grooves appearing at 60% tread wear to ensure life-long traction,
high mileage and low rolling resistance. Full tread depth
visibility at any position is ensured by 16 measuring windows.
TYRE MANAGEMENT NEWS
At the IAA, Goodyear is showcasing its news related to Goodyear
Proactive Solutions, which comprises a full suite of data-based
solutions, featuring advanced telematics and patented predictive
analytics technology.
Goodyear Proactive Solutions currently comprises Goodyear TPMS
(Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) and the Goodyear
Drive-Over-Reader.
Mobile phone APPs & Goodyear Drive-Over-Reader
The latest innovations in Goodyear Proactive Solutions' toolbox
are two recently-introduced mobile phone APPs - one for fleet
managers and the other for drivers. These provide access to
up-to-the-minute relevant tyre data from Goodyear Proactive
Solutions. For the fleet manager that means an overview of the
entire fleet with reports available on each tyre on every vehicle,
and for drivers it gives a 'live' report on their vehicles' tyres.
In both cases urgent warnings are provided any time a potential
issue is detected.
The Goodyear Drive-Over-Reader will be demonstrated at LIVE, the
IAA outdoor demonstration area every day (approximately at
10:20 am, 12:20 am, 2:20 pm,
4:20 pm). The Goodyear hi-tech
ground-based plate automatically measures tyre tread depth,
pressure and axle load in seconds whenever a vehicle drives over it
and enables potential wear issues to be identified.
Goodyear Proactive Solutions provide precise, real-time tyre
monitoring enabling fuel consumption and CO2 emissions to be
reduced, downtime to be minimized and tyre mileage and ret
readability increased.
A truck driving with correct tyre inflation can save about
694 euros in a year vs. a truck
driving with 1.5 bar under-inflation and would save up to 510
litres of fuel and 1330 kg CO2 emissions.[4]
For more details please refer to the related Goodyear FUELMAX
PERFORMANCE and Goodyear Proactive Solutions fact sheets.
About Goodyear
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tyre companies. It
employs about 64,000 people and manufactures its products in 48
facilities in 22 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 http://www.goodyear.com/corporate.
References
- Internal estimate based on a 40-tonne 4x2 tractor with tri-axle
trailer (with Goodyear FUELMAX T trailer tyres) operating in long
haul service; with an average fuel consumption of 30l/100 km; based
on a diesel price of €1.36 per litre including VAT; with an annual
mileage of 100,000 km, compared to the same type of vehicle fitted
on all axles with mid-range 'B' labelled tyres. Actual results may
vary based on - but not restricted to - road and weather
conditions, driving style, wear conditions, tyre size, tyre
pressure and vehicle maintenance.
- Proposal for a regulation of the European parliament and of the
council setting CO2 emission performance standards for new
heavy-duty vehicles (May 17,
2018).
- Please see footnote 1.
- Internal estimate based on a 40-ton 4x2 tractor with tri-axle
trailer (with same trailer tyres) operating in long haul service;
with an average fuel consumption of 30l/100 km with an annual
mileage of 100,000 km; based on a diesel price of €1.36 per litre
including VAT. Actual results may vary based on - but not
restricted to - road and weather conditions, driving style,
wear conditions, tyre size, tyre pressure and vehicle
maintenance.
Contact:
Kate Rock
PR & Corporate Comms Manager UK & Ireland
+44-(0)7831-834-400
kate_rock@goodyear.com
