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Goodyear Invests In Autonomous Trucking Company Gatik And Collaborates To Enhance Safety And Efficiency For Autonomous Middle Mile Logistics
The collaboration combines Gatik's commercial-grade autonomous technology with industry-leading tire intelligence technology powered by Goodyear SightLine
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[{"type":"text","content":"The collaboration combines Gatik's commercial-grade autonomous technology with industry-leading tire intelligence technology powered by Goodyear SightLine\n\n\nAKRON, Ohio and PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodyear (NASDAQ: GT) and Gatik today announced a multi-year collaboration with a goal to advance the development of mobility solutions for the autonomous B2B short-haul logistics industry. The collaboration will contribute to safer, more sustainable goods movement while reducing costs for Gatik's customers in the B2B short-haul market nationwide. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nGatik has established the first autonomous middle mile logistics network in North America and is rapidly expanding its fleet of Class 3-6 autonomous box trucks for customers in multiple markets, including Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Ontario. Goodyear, a leader in connected mobility, is one of the world's largest tire companies with over 120 years' experience in developing state-of-the-art products and services that set technology and performance standards for the industry. This national collaboration expands service levels and capacity for both organizations across the U.S. \nUnder the collaboration, Goodyear's venture capital fund, Goodyear Ventures, participated in Gatik's recently announced Series B funding and the companies will work on multiple innovative projects. Gatik's medium-duty fleet will use tires equipped with tire intelligence technology powered by Goodyear SightLine, a suite of tire intelligence solutions, building upon Goodyear's existing connected tire management products in an effort to improve stopping distances in autonomous commercial vehicles and monitor tire pressure in real time for enhanced safety and reduced wear. As Gatik commercializes its operations at scale, the use of tire intelligence solutions is expected to help reduce fuel and maintenance costs while increasing operational efficiencies for retailers, e-commerce companies and distributors employing Gatik's autonomous solution. \n\"By leveraging our advanced tire intelligence solutions, Goodyear can help improve vehicle performance and safety in autonomous transportation,\" said Chris Helsel, Goodyear's senior vice president, global operations and chief technology officer. \"Together, Goodyear and Gatik will combine our innovative technologies to help...