Chris Helsel from Goodyear discusses tire intelligence and its role in driving transportation efficiencies with AI, including maintenance and autonomous vehicles. He also talks about Goodyear's strategy in investing in startups like Revel and Gatik for future growth.
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Implementing tire intelligence enhances fleet management and drives technology integration.
Strategic investments in startups accelerate tire intelligence and industry solutions through partnerships.
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Exploration of Tire Intelligence and Future of Transportation Efficiency with AI
Chris Helsel, senior vice president of global operations at Goodyear, discusses the journey towards focusing on tire intelligence initiated by recognizing mobility transformation trends of fleets, autonomous, connected, and electric vehicles. Goodyear developed Ando, a digital platform for vehicle readiness and invested in physical sensor technology for tire and vehicle connectivity, demonstrating innovations in fleet management and technology integration.
Challenges and Development Evolution in Tire Technology
To enhance tire technology capabilities, Goodyear hired experts in vehicle dynamics and software development, partnering with companies like ZF for software integration. The complexity of tire design and the importance of tire expertise led Goodyear to collaborate with Sandia National Laboratories, enhancing tire digital representation and design. The journey showcased the significant role of tire technology in advanced vehicle systems.
Strategic Investments and Collaborative Partnerships for Future Industry Solutions
Goodyear's strategic investments in startups like Revel and Gatic aim to advance tire intelligence and showcase the potential of partnerships in accelerating industry solutions. The corporate venture fund focuses on strategic collaborations, leveraging partner capabilities and facilities for testing and innovation. Through partnerships, Goodyear gains insights, accelerates learning, and implements advancements in tire technology for evolving industries.
Today’s guest is Chris Helsel, Senior Vice President of Global Operations and Chief Technology Officer at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Chris returns to the program to explore use cases in tire intelligence and what they can tell us about the future of driving transportation efficiencies with AI, from maintenance to autonomous vehicles. Later, Chris delves into the strategy behind Goodyear’s investments in seed-to-growth age startups like the rideshare platform Revel and the autonomous middle-mile delivery company Gatik. If you’ve enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!
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