Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company

Michelin Launches 30 New CrossClimate2 Tire Sizes

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Monday, February 1, 2021
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The CrossClimate2 launched in 2020 and brought a combination of performance and safety attributes that have never been seen in a passenger or crossover tire in North America.

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  • The CrossClimate2 launched in 2020 and brought a combination of performance and safety attributes that have never been seen in a passenger or crossover tire in North America.
  • With the phase two launch, the tire is now available in 55 sizes, making Michelin's biggest passenger tire innovation in 20 years available to a large segment of North American drivers.
  • The CrossClimate2 has been lauded for being the first passenger tire in the all-season category to deliver multiple performance attributes without compromise.
  • Wet performance When Michelin engineers began developing the CrossClimate2, they knew they needed a tire that "grips to the last stop."

Goodyear And ConMet To Offer Fleets The Commercial Tire Industry's First Combined Tire And Wheel Hub Analytics Solution

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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For the first time in the industry, two companies will use their combined expertise in connected mobility and their existing data resources to provide fleets with holistic insights on tire and wheel end performance.

Key Points: 
  • For the first time in the industry, two companies will use their combined expertise in connected mobility and their existing data resources to provide fleets with holistic insights on tire and wheel end performance.
  • With more than 170 years in combined industry experience, Goodyear and ConMet are both on the forefront of connected mobility.
  • With Goodyear's suite of Complete Tire Management Solutions and ConMet's PreSet Plus SmartHub system, the two companies will work together to advance the way fleets operate.
  • This valuable, combined information will help extend tire longevity, maximize performance, keep vehicles on the road and reduce fleets' unscheduled downtime."

Goodyear Ventures Invests in Autonomous Delivery Services Provider Starship Technologies

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
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AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Goodyear Ventures, Goodyear's venture capital arm, has added Starship Technologies to its investment portfolio.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Goodyear Ventures, Goodyear's venture capital arm, has added Starship Technologies to its investment portfolio.
  • Goodyear Ventures joins multiple investors helping to raise $17 million for the autonomous delivery company.
  • "Goodyear Ventures is excited to join Starship's journey as it revolutionizes the autonomous delivery space," said Abhijit Ganguly, senior manager, Goodyear Ventures.
  • The investment approach of Goodyear Ventures focuses on several themes shaping mobility, including electric and autonomous technologies.

STMicroelectronics Appointed Rajita D’Souza as President, Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility

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Monday, January 11, 2021
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Geneva January 11, 2021 STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, announced today the appointment of Rajita DSouza as President, Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility (CHRO).

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  • Geneva January 11, 2021 STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, announced today the appointment of Rajita DSouza as President, Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility (CHRO).
  • Previously Chief Human Resources Officer at Bekaert, a world market and technology leader in steel wire transformation and coating technologies, Rajita DSouza has wide experience in large industrial companies.
  • Ten years later, she moved to SABIC to become Director Human Resources in Europe.
  • In 2011, she was appointed Vice President Human Resources for the EMEA region of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.

Goodyear And SafeAI Announce Tire Intelligence For Autonomous Heavy Equipment

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Thursday, December 10, 2020
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AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) and SafeAI , a pioneer in autonomous heavy equipment, today announced a strategic relationship to incorporate tire intelligence into the programming of autonomous heavy equipment vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) and SafeAI , a pioneer in autonomous heavy equipment, today announced a strategic relationship to incorporate tire intelligence into the programming of autonomous heavy equipment vehicles.
  • Today, we're proud to join forces to take on a new frontier: tire intelligence for autonomous heavy equipment," said Bibrajit Halder, founder & CEO at SafeAI.
  • We have purpose-built an interoperable autonomous technology that enables us to work with industry leaders like Goodyear and set the standard for autonomous heavy equipment."
  • SafeAI retrofits heavy equipment for autonomous applications in mining and construction to serve a massive ecosystem of industry players with complex needs.

Goodyear Innovation Challenge Inspires Students To Build Future Mobility

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
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Goodyear is sponsoring the competition for the fifth straight year as part of its continuing drive to deliver future mobility solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Goodyear is sponsoring the competition for the fifth straight year as part of its continuing drive to deliver future mobility solutions.
  • "The Goodyear Innovation Challenge gives students an opportunity to show their talent and ideas, and we are consistently amazed at the passion and innovation they show," saidJohn Brainerd, Goodyear manager, Innovation Lab.
  • This year's Goodyear Innovation Challenge brief is available at design.case.edu .
  • In conjunction with the program, Goodyear will interview participating students for a possible internship position next summer.

Goodyear Launches Fleet Central, An Interactive Portal That Revolutionizes The Way Fleets Manage Their Tires

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Monday, December 7, 2020
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The new interactive portal allows fleets to purchase tires, activate service and gain unparalleled insight into their tire program all in one place.

Key Points: 
  • The new interactive portal allows fleets to purchase tires, activate service and gain unparalleled insight into their tire program all in one place.
  • Fleets can also interact with Goodyear directly by purchasing tires, scheduling service, requesting tire inspections or activating emergency roadside assistance from Goodyear's service network of more than 2,300 providers.
  • Fleet Central also allows fleets to track events with a live, interactive dashboard to stay updated throughout the entire service process.
  • "Goodyear is continuously innovating new ways to make it easier for fleets to manage their tires.

Goodyear Responds To Regional-Haul Trucking Segment Growth With New Fuel Max RSD, Its Best Premium Super-Regional Drive Tire

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Monday, December 7, 2020
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AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) has announced the new Fuel Max RSD tire and three new UniCircle retread products the Fuel Max RSD, Fuel Max RTD and UltraGrip RTD.

Key Points: 
  • AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) has announced the new Fuel Max RSD tire and three new UniCircle retread products the Fuel Max RSD, Fuel Max RTD and UltraGrip RTD.
  • The Goodyear Fuel Max RSD (Regional Service Drive) is a premium super-regional drive tire that offers enhanced fuel efficiency, mileage and traction for super-regional driving fleets, the fastest-growing trucking segment.
  • Fuel Max RTD (Regional Traction Drive) UniCircle Retread, the matching tread design to the recently launched Fuel Max RTD premium regional drive tire, with an open-shoulder design that maximizes traction and long miles to removal.
  • The Fuel Max RSD drive tire will initially launch in 295/75R22.5 (Load Range G), with additional sizes rolling out in 2022.

Goodyear's New Wrangler Workhorse Powerline Delivers Hardworking Dependability On And Off Road

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Monday, December 7, 2020
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AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT)has introduced the new Wrangler Workhorse Powerline.

Key Points: 
  • AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT)has introduced the new Wrangler Workhorse Powerline.
  • The new Wrangler Workhorse Powerline portfolio focuses on longevity, utility and enhanced traction and includes:
    Wrangler Workhorse HT.
  • Offering durable off-road performance with excellent traction, the Wrangler Workhorse RT is chip-chunk resistant and pinned for optional studs.
  • "The Wrangler Workhorse Powerline does just that and is a great solution for both consumers and fleets.

Introducing Goodyear Belts - power transmission belts for the automotive and industrial markets

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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MIAMI LAKES, Fla., Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodyear Belts, a licensee collaboration between Adventry and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, has produced a line of power transmission belts targeting the demands of multiple markets globally.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI LAKES, Fla., Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodyear Belts, a licensee collaboration between Adventry and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, has produced a line of power transmission belts targeting the demands of multiple markets globally.
  • The line is being launched on December 1, 2020 and will offer belts for both industrial and transportation markets.
  • "We are thrilled to collaborate with such an iconic brand as Goodyear," said Tara Cevallos, CEO of Adventry.
  • Goodyear Belts' new line features broad application coverage that meets or exceeds OEM specifications, refined engineering and advanced manufacturing.