Goodyear enhances vehicle ABS systems with intelligent tires

Akron, Ohio – Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and Dutch research organisation TNO have collaborated on improving the anti-lock brake system (ABS) controller of a test vehicle through the integration of intelligent tire technology.

The ABS is an important safety component in modern vehicles designed to help the driver maintain steering control while braking.

The partners have been involved in the joint research and testing on a physical test vehicle since 2021, said Goodyear in a statement 9 Jan.

The project, it added, has effectively showcased that ABS systems can be improved using information about tire type and characteristics such as wear state.

This can potentially enhance overall system efficiency and reduce braking distance by as much as 5.75 feet, Goodyear added.

The tire maker said it contributed its SightLine suite of technologies, which offers data on the conditions of tires, vehicle and road in real time, for the project.

“Our collaborative work with TNO has yielded invaluable insights, with exciting possibilities to deliver greater value to our customers,” said Werner Happenhofer, VP, tire intelligence and eMobility solutions, Goodyear.

The partnership "aims to minimise every centimetre of braking distance,” added Machteld de Kroon, managing director, unit mobility & built environment, TNO.

The integrated system, De Kroon added, can contribute to reducing accidents and ultimately saving lives.