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GOODYEAR LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE TIRES TO HELP LAST-MILE DELIVERY FLEETS PREPARE FOR EMERGING TRENDS IN THE INDUSTRY
New Endurance RSA ULT, Goodyear's first electric vehicle-ready commercial tire, and Fuel Max RSA ULT are engineered to support sustainability AKRON, Ohio,
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[{"type":"text","content":"New Endurance RSA ULT, Goodyear's first electric vehicle-ready commercial tire, and Fuel Max RSA ULT are engineered to support sustainability\n\n\nAKRON, Ohio, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At this year's Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting in Orlando, Fla., and Work Truck Week summit in Indianapolis, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) is showcasing two new tires for the growing last-mile delivery sector: the new Endurance RSA ULT and Fuel Max RSA ULT.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nWith the fuel-efficient Fuel Max RSA and the \"Electric Drive Ready\" Endurance RSA ULT – Goodyear's first tire equipped for the higher load capacity of electric commercial vehicles – Goodyear aims to meet growing demand trends within the last-mile delivery segment driven by e-commerce, as well as fleets' cost-savings and sustainability goals.\n\"As electrification shapes the future of the trucking industry and the last-mile delivery market accelerates at a rapid pace, we're relentlessly innovating as we develop new tires to help fleets meet evolving expectations,\" said Jessica Julian, product marketing manager at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. \"The launch of the fuel-saving Fuel Max RSA and EV-ready Endurance RSA underscores Goodyear's commitment to offering specialized tires for every application so companies can find the right solution for their fleets.\"\nCompatible with EV and gas- or diesel-powered work vehicles, the Endurance RSA ULT is Goodyear's premium 17.5-inch all-position tire for last-mile delivery vehicles, pickup trucks and light trucks. The Endurance RSA ULT is equipped to handle the higher load capacities of EVs and is the first commercial tire stamped with Goodyear's \"Electric Drive Ready\" designation or badge.\nEndurance RSA ULT features advanced technologies to deliver durability, traction and longer miles to removal:\nIntelliMax Rib Technology stiffens tire tread, resulting in longer tread life for more deliveries New tread geometry applied to the bottom of the grooves helps reduce stress and casing damage Deep, open zig-zag tread pattern with stone-penetration protectors help enhance traction and resist stone retention on urban streets Aggressive tread design with mud and snow (M+S) and three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) designations helps improve performance in challenging winter driving conditi...