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PlusAI and Goodyear Collaborate to Enhance the Safety and Efficiency Features of Autonomous Trucks

1. Goodyear partners with PlusAI to enhance autonomous truck features. 2. SightLine technology improves tire health and performance data capture. 3. Commercial launch of autonomous trucks is targeted for 2027 in the U.S. 4. Collaboration strengthens Goodyear's position in the autonomous vehicle market.

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Why Bullish?

The collaboration signals innovation and growth potential in autonomous trucking, following recent trends where tech partnerships have bolstered stock prices. Historical examples include Tesla and Panasonic's partnership which significantly boosted Tesla's market cap.

How important is it?

The partnership aligns with automotive innovation trends, directly affecting Goodyear's stock. Increased focus on autonomous vehicles could drive demand for Goodyear's technology, enhancing its market position.

Why Long Term?

The anticipated launch of SuperDrive and the evolution of tire technology may take years to fully unfold. Historical trends, like those surrounding electric vehicle development, show that market adjustments respond positively over longer periods.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- PlusAI, an artificial intelligence company commercializing AI-based virtual driver software for factory-built autonomous trucks, announced today that it is collaborating with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) to advance the safety and efficiency features of autonomous freight. The companies will explore how tire intelligence from Goodyear's intelligent tire technology suite, SightLine, can enhance PlusAI's fully autonomous virtual driver system, SuperDrive™. Goodyear's SightLine technology delivers real-time, sensor-driven insights into tire health, road surface conditions, and friction levels by continuously monitoring the tire-road interface. This advanced tire intelligence technology can further strengthen SuperDrive, supporting enhanced data capture that aims to optimize vehicle performance, reduce operating costs for fleet owners, and improve reliability across a wide range of driving environments. "PlusAI's leadership in autonomous trucking is built on innovative technology, deep collaborations, and rigorous validation," said Shawn Kerrigan, COO and Co-founder at PlusAI. "Our collaboration with Goodyear and their SightLine technology will give us additional vehicle data to further enhance the performance of our SuperDrive system under real-world conditions as we gear up for the commercial launch of factory-built autonomous trucks." Over the last nine years, PlusAI has scaled into an industry leading virtual driver software player and has deployed autonomous driving technology across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, which has been used for more than five million miles of driving. PlusAI has built a unique ecosystem of strategic collaborators, like Goodyear, committed to the rollout of safe autonomous capabilities to commercial fleets. "Our collaboration with PlusAI marks a significant step forward in integrating tire intelligence into autonomous trucking," said Chris Helsel, Senior Vice President & Chief Technical Officer at Goodyear. "By embedding our cutting-edge SightLine technology into factory-built autonomous trucks outfitted with SuperDrive, we're helping to elevate vehicle performance, safety, and operational efficiency from the ground up." PlusAI is the autonomy partner to leading global commercial vehicle makers—TRATON GROUP, Hyundai, and IVECO—who will factory-build, validate, deliver, and support autonomous trucks powered by SuperDrive. This OEM-led model enables scalable deployment through trusted manufacturing and service channels, providing fleet operators with a seamless path to autonomy. PlusAI and its partners are targeting the commercial launch of SuperDrive-enabled, factory-built autonomous trucks in 2027, beginning in the United States and then expanding into Europe. About PlusAIPlusAI is an artificial intelligence company pioneering AI-based virtual driver software for factory-built autonomous trucks. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with operations in the United States and Europe, PlusAI was named by Fast Company as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies. Partners including TRATON GROUP's Scania, MAN, and International brands, Hyundai Motor Company, Iveco Group, Bosch, and DSV are working with PlusAI to accelerate the deployment of next-generation autonomous trucks. PlusAI announced in June 2025 that it plans to go public via a merger with Churchill Capital Corp IX (NASDAQ: CCIX). For more information, visit www.plus.ai or follow PlusAI on LinkedIn and YouTube. SOURCE PlusAI, Inc WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In

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