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De Rooy Team Chose Goodyear Truck Tyres for 2017 Dakar Rally
The De Rooy team, winners of the 2016 Dakar rally truck class, were aiming for gold again in the 2017 Dakar Rally, driving on Goodyear Offroad ORD tyres. Gerard De Rooy and his team chose Goodyear Offroad ORD truck tyres for their four race trucks and Goodyear
service assistance trucks, while the other service trucks used Goodyear 315/80R22.5 Omnitrac MSS II and Omnitrac MSD II truck tyres, mounted on the steer and drive axles respectively.
The choice of Goodyear Offroad ORD tyres was based on the long
The De Rooy team chose Goodyear Offroad ORD tyres for the 2017 Dakar Rally
Omnitrac mixed service tyres for their service trucks. The team was aiming for repeated success after last year’s win with the long-term dedicated support of the leading tyre manufacturer further providing testing and back-up.
The four race trucks competed on standard Goodyear 375/90R22.5 Offroad ORD tyres as did all the fast
and successful partnership between De Rooy and Goodyear. In close cooperation with engineers from the Goodyear Innovation Center Luxembourg including extensive joint testing, the team achieved the best set-up to optimise tyre performance in all the varied conditions the race trucks faced during the Dakar 2017.
costs by 75 per cent. However, we can expect to wait many more years before e-highways can be rolled out across the world.
Predictive cruise control (PCC) uses advanced GPS technology to determine the exact position of a vehicle and the driving conditions. When coupled with predictive shifting, the vehicle can automatically choose the ideal gear, which saves energy and minimises the need for braking. Predictive cruise control also knows when the slope ends, so it can apply the engine brake gently in time, rather than abruptly at the end, or continue to gain momentum for an upcoming hill.
This has the potential to dramatically reduce fuel consumption and emissions when travelling over hilly areas, particularly when it comes to heavy goods vehicles, which use significantly more fuel than cars. Tyre pressure monitoring is often
overlooked by fleet managers. However, regular monitoring of tyre pressure can significantly reduce the probability of a blowout and tyre related accidents.
TyrePal’s TeleTPMS offers continuous monitoring, which operates while the vehicle is in motion and when stationary, eliminating the likelihood of a potential blowout or tyre fire. Even in the event of a small puncture, the TPMS issues warnings so that action can be taken before a tyre is permanently damaged. What’s more, Tyrepal's TeleTPMS allows fleet managers to remotely monitor the location of every vehicle in their fleet - a valuable advantage in the event of a road accident or emergency. TyrePal’s TeleTPMS collects temperature and pressure data from tyres every few seconds and transmits this data directly to the fleet manager, reducing the risks of an accident caused by underinflated or damaged tyres.
TyrePal Predict Revolutionary Changes for Large Vehicle Operators
Yokohama Rubber Launches
100th Anniversary
There is so much excitement around technological advancements like infotainment systems, head-up displays and vehicle-to-vehicle communication that vehicle operators may be forgetting what is most important. So, before we get ahead of ourselves, we need to tackle the fundamentals of safe, efficient driving for all vehicle types.
Heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) are often a burden on the environment as they emit around 20 times more carbon dioxide than a typical car. Although more automotive manufacturers are exploring electrical HGVs, there is still a long way to go before electricity is a viable fuel for these vehicles.
The problem is that getting an electric vehicle that weighs 40 tonnes to deliver the distance range offered by a conventional diesel engine is near impossible. Trucks currently powered by electricity have
a range of 100 to 200 kilometres when the average truck driver needs to cover over 3,000 kilometres every week. If diesel trucks were taken off the road and replaced with electric models, the logistics industry would grind to a halt, as the weight of the batteries would significantly reduce the vehicle's payload.
To tackle the problem, transport solutions provider Scania and global engineering company Siemens have partnered to create the world's first electric road. The two-kilometre electric highway requires vehicles to be equipped with a pantograph power collector that is mounted onto the frame of the truck. This connects to overhead power lines that are above the right-hand lane of the road, using conductive technology created by Siemens.
It's estimated that electrified freight transport could cut energy consumption in half and reduce fuel
Micro-site
As part of its 100th Anniversary celebrations, the Japanese tyre manufacturer Yokohama has launched a micro-site, highlighting the different milestones in the company’s history and products. Since its foundation in the city of Yokohama, The Yokohama Rubber Company has evolved into one of the leading global tyre manufacturers, with headquarters in Tokyo and a presence in 120 countries. Recognised for its cutting- edge
technology and innovation, it caters for a wide range of tyres, including the full range of passenger car tyres, truck and bus, motorsport and OTR tyres.
The attractive micro-site has been created with two distinct timelines, which display the corporate historical timeline from its origins until today, as well as the product timeline with some videos telling the story behind Yokohama.
Yokohama Rubber are celebrating their 100th anniversary this year
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