March 2008
Page 44 TRUCK NEWS
NEW PRODUCTS Goodyear introduces DuraSeal technology to line-haul trucking
CAB DISPLAY: The in-cab display, pictured, will eventually be integrated with the OEM’s own dash display.
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heavy truck crashes. In about 60% of those accidents, the truck is the striking vehicle. Driving too fast for the conditions or following too closely are the most common causes, according to the agency. Meritor WABCO officials said OnGuard can help mitigate those accidents. The system can detect fixed and moving objects at up to 500 feet away. The system uses an algorithm to calculate the time to collision and then takes action when required. Other systems utilize a less sophisticated formula, Meritor WABCO officials said. So far in field testing the units have racked up more than 10 million fleet miles over a two-year period. ■
DALLAS, Texas – Goodyear has adapted its self-sealing commercial tire technology on a broader scale for use in long-haul applications. The new Unisteel G316 LHT line-haul trailer tire featuring DuraSeal technology is designed to allow semi-trucks to continue operating after a tire is punctured by road debris in the repairable tread area. The technology, which is already being used in applications such as logging, construction and mining, uses a gel-like, solventfree compound built into the inner liner of the tire. It’s designed to consistently and instantly seal punctures, reducing roadside assistance expenses. “The technology transfer into line-haul trucking is significant,” said Steve McClellan, vice-president of Goodyear commercial tire systems. “DuraSeal in the G316 LHT helps reduce fleet downtime, helps lower a company’s cost of operation and enhances retreadability.” Goodyear is using DuraSeal in the G316 LHT trailer tire, which also is available in a fuel-efficient version featuring Fuel Max Technology. ■
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