Goodyear and TNO demonstrate intelligent brake system

Goodyear has partnered with Dutch research company TNO to showcase new ways of enhancing vehicle safety by integrating tyre intelligence technology into the anti-lock brake system (ABS) controller of a test vehicle.

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

Through collaborative research and testing on a physical test vehicle, Goodyear and TNO say they have effectively showcased that an improved ABS, equipped with information about the tyre type and characteristics such as wear state, can potentially enhance overall system efficiency and reduce braking distance by as much as 1.75 metres.

This integration can improve stopping distance performance, which Goodyear says has the potential to help drivers avoid accidents and reduce the severity of collisions, leading to enhanced road safety.

The test was carried out using a prototype Volkswagen Golf fitted with 205/55R16 winter tyres in a dry track environment, where the stopping distance of the vehicle driving at 80 km/h with a tuned ABS controller was compared to the same vehicle with an untuned ABS controller.

Goodyear and TNO began collaborating in 2021 through joint research and testing initiatives to evaluate and quantify the performance of the ABS controller on a physical car through the integration of intelligent tyre information.

“Our collaborative work with TNO has yielded invaluable insights, with exciting possibilities to deliver greater value to our customers and support the future of mobility,” said Werner Happenhofer, vice president, Tire Intelligence and eMobility solutions, Goodyear.

“At Goodyear, we believe that by harnessing the power of tyre intelligence, we can contribute to the bold goal of future mobility to reduce accidents.”