Described as a “complete tyre information system”, it was launched on the 6 March at the Geneva Motor Show and provides data such as tyre wear, temperature and pressure.
“Tyre performance and wear information provide a real-time signal for when a tyre needs service to extend its life, fuel economy and performance attributes,” said Chris Delaney, president of Goodyear EMEA.
“This kind of proactive maintenance allows fleet operators to precisely identify and resolve tyre-related and potential service issues before they happen.”
This will prove its worth, he predicts, as ‘shared mobility’ (transport on demand, according to research firm Morgan Stanley) becomes more commonplace.
“As shared mobility continues to grow in popularity, we are seeing applications where kilometres driven per vehicle will increase substantially in the years ahead,” added Delaney.
“For shared fleet operators, proactively managing tyre service issues is critical to both the customer experience and the business model.”