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Goodyear Invests In Autonomous Trucking Company Gatik And Collaborates To Enhance Safety And Efficiency For Autonomous Middle Mile Logistics

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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Gatik has established the first autonomous middle mile logistics network in North America and is rapidly expanding its fleet of Class 3-6 autonomous box trucks for customers in multiple markets, including Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Ontario.

Key Points: 
  • Gatik has established the first autonomous middle mile logistics network in North America and is rapidly expanding its fleet of Class 3-6 autonomous box trucks for customers in multiple markets, including Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Ontario.
  • "Together, Goodyear and Gatik will combine our innovative technologies to help bring more efficiency in the increasingly important middle mile segment."
  • "We believe this investment is a strong strategic fit for Goodyear as we seek to learn more about the implications of autonomous technologies in middle mile delivery and logistics."
  • Gatik, the leader in autonomous Middle Mile logistics, delivers goods safely and efficiently using its fleet of light and medium duty trucks.

Goodyear Invests in Autonomous Trucking Company Gatik and Collaborates to Enhance Safety and Efficiency for Autonomous Middle Mile Logistics

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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Gatik has established the first autonomous middle mile logistics network in North America and is rapidly expanding its fleet of Class 3-6 autonomous box trucks for customers in multiple markets, including Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Ontario.

Key Points: 
  • Gatik has established the first autonomous middle mile logistics network in North America and is rapidly expanding its fleet of Class 3-6 autonomous box trucks for customers in multiple markets, including Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Ontario.
  • Together, Goodyear and Gatik will combine our innovative technologies to help bring more efficiency in the increasingly important middle mile segment.
  • Gatik , the leader in autonomous Middle Mile logistics, delivers goods safely and efficiently using its fleet of light and medium duty trucks.
  • Founded in 2017 by veterans of the autonomous technology industry, the company has offices in Palo Alto and Toronto.

Goodyear Launches New Purchase Options To Bring Automated Tire Inspection Technology To Fleets Across North America

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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These new leasing options will make Goodyear CheckPoint more accessible to Goodyear national account fleets of all sizes throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Key Points: 
  • These new leasing options will make Goodyear CheckPoint more accessible to Goodyear national account fleets of all sizes throughout the U.S. and Canada.
  • By working with a Goodyear sales associate, such fleets can explore use of the device and payment options for their business.
  • This solution enables large numbers of vehicles to be inspected efficiently and offers a frequently updated snapshot of a fleet's overall tire program health.
  • Goodyear CheckPoint is part of Goodyear's Total Solution of trusted products, premier service network and complete tire management.

Amit Rai Rejoins BCG Digital Ventures as Managing Director and Partner

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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BCG Digital Ventures (BCGDV), the leading corporate innovation and business building arm of Boston Consulting Group (BCG), today announced that Amit Rai, a BCGDV Alum, entrepreneur, and business builder with 20 years of experience, is rejoining BCGDV as Managing Director and Partner on September 1.

Key Points: 
  • BCG Digital Ventures (BCGDV), the leading corporate innovation and business building arm of Boston Consulting Group (BCG), today announced that Amit Rai, a BCGDV Alum, entrepreneur, and business builder with 20 years of experience, is rejoining BCGDV as Managing Director and Partner on September 1.
  • The last four years have been a dream come true for a business builder like me - taking an initial idea and turning it into a hugely successful business which has changed the world, won awards and left a lasting legacy, said Amit Rai, managing director and partner, BCGDV.
  • It is always exciting when BCGDVers depart to join one of our ventures full time as Amit did, but its even more exciting when they decide to boomerang back to the fold, said Stefan Gross-Selbeck, BCGDV managing director and global managing partner.
  • BCG Digital Ventures (BCGDV) is the corporate innovation and digital business building arm of Boston Consulting Group.

Goodyear And Plus Collaborate On Autonomous Trucks

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Monday, August 23, 2021
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Goodyear and Plus will explore how Plus's autonomous driving system can incorporate feedback from Goodyear's connected tires into Plus's online, machine learning-based fuel economy efficiency, to further improve fuel economy.

Key Points: 
  • Goodyear and Plus will explore how Plus's autonomous driving system can incorporate feedback from Goodyear's connected tires into Plus's online, machine learning-based fuel economy efficiency, to further improve fuel economy.
  • The collaboration between Plus and Goodyear enables us to leverage both companies' innovative fuel efficiency technologies, and harness these to further improve the performance of autonomous trucks."
  • Plus is developing low-cost, high-performance full-stack Level 4 autonomous driving technology to make long-haul trucking safer, more efficient, and more sustainable.
  • Plus is also collaborating with leading truck manufacturers, fleets, and ecosystem partners to drive the development of decarbonization transportation solutions including autonomous trucks powered by natural gas.

Goodyear Names Ewald Vice President, Strategy and Business Development

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Thursday, August 19, 2021
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AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) today announced that Thad Ewald has been hired as vice president, Strategy and Business Development, reporting to Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Darren Wells, effective Aug. 23.

Key Points: 
  • AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) today announced that Thad Ewald has been hired as vice president, Strategy and Business Development, reporting to Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Darren Wells, effective Aug. 23.
  • "Thad brings significant expertise in strategy development that will help the leadership team at Goodyear drive our long-term strategy and pursue growth opportunities for both our traditional and emerging businesses," said Wells.
  • Prior to joining Goodyear, Thad was vice president, Corporate Strategy and Development for Cummins, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of power products.
  • In that role, Thad was responsible for the development of the company's global strategy as well as the company's growth office that invested in new technologies including products, services and digital business initiatives.

BCG Digital Ventures and MISC Announce Co-Investment in Three Ventures to Disrupt the Maritime Solutions Space with Deep Tech

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Monday, August 16, 2021
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BCG Digital Ventures (BCGDV), the business-building and corporate innovation arm of Boston Consulting Group (BCG), today announced its previous investment in three ventures: SOL-X, Chord X, and Spares CNX.

Key Points: 
  • BCG Digital Ventures (BCGDV), the business-building and corporate innovation arm of Boston Consulting Group (BCG), today announced its previous investment in three ventures: SOL-X, Chord X, and Spares CNX.
  • The ventures will be key drivers for the smart ship , which leverages automation and assistive technologies to ensure safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
  • Additional information about the co-investment by BCG Digital Ventures and MISC in Sol-X, Chord X and Spares CNX, can be found here .
  • MISC Berhad (MISC) was incorporated in 1968 and is a world-leading provider of international energy-related maritime solutions and services.

Alumobility Expands Its Ecosystem for Automotive Aluminum with Joining Expertise from New Members ARO, Atlas Copco, and Sika

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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"We are thrilled to welcome ARO, Atlas Copco, and Sika to Alumobility," said Mark White, Executive Director of Alumobility.

Key Points: 
  • "We are thrilled to welcome ARO, Atlas Copco, and Sika to Alumobility," said Mark White, Executive Director of Alumobility.
  • "Their expertise in welding, self-pierce riveting, flow drill fastening, adhesive bonding and other joining methods will demonstrate reliable, efficient and cost-competitive manufacturing solutions for aluminum automotive body structures and components.
  • By working together, aluminum producers and downstream providers can help automakers better realize the increased benefits of light, strong, sustainable aluminum."
  • Alumobility is a global ecosystem of leading aluminum and downstream technology partners that supports automotive manufacturers in creating lighter, safer, smarter and more sustainable vehicles.

Alumobility Expands Its Ecosystem for Automotive Aluminum with Joining Expertise from New Members ARO, Atlas Copco, and Sika

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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"We are thrilled to welcome ARO, Atlas Copco, and Sika to Alumobility," said Mark White, Executive Director of Alumobility.

Key Points: 
  • "We are thrilled to welcome ARO, Atlas Copco, and Sika to Alumobility," said Mark White, Executive Director of Alumobility.
  • "Their expertise in welding, self-pierce riveting, flow drill fastening, adhesive bonding and other joining methods will demonstrate reliable, efficient and cost-competitive manufacturing solutions for aluminum automotive body structures and components.
  • By working together, aluminum producers and downstream providers can help automakers better realize the increased benefits of light, strong, sustainable aluminum."
  • Alumobility is a global ecosystem of leading aluminum and downstream technology partners that supports automotive manufacturers in creating lighter, safer, smarter and more sustainable vehicles.