TOKYO, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 3rd consecutive year, the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company will participate as an official partner in the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Round 7 at the 6 Hours of Fuji. Goodyear continues its commitment to advancing racing innovations by providing cutting-edge tire solutions for this renowned racing event.
In 2024, as the exclusive tire supplier for all LMGT3 cars, Goodyear equips nine of the world's leading sports car brands, including Porsche and Ferrari. These tires, developed solely for LMGT3, are designed for all body types, weights and balances, ensuring optimal performance under challenging racing conditions.
Goodyear's Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ultra-high-performance tire, featured at the 6 Hours of Fuji, integrates technologies derived from Goodyear's experience in motorsports, ensuring a blend of racing performance and everyday driving comfort. It features Dry Contact Plus Technology for enhanced grip and steering precision, Wet Braking Pro Technology for superior wet-road performance, and a Noise Cancelling Pattern for a quieter ride. Goodyear's EAGLE F1 Asymmetric 6 was featured at 2024 Le Mans in France.
During the racing event, Hiroki Ando, a well-known anchor, motor journalist and the member of the selection committee of "Car of the Year Japan," will host a program with Mike McGregor, Goodyear's Endurance Racing Program Manager. They will unveil Goodyear's contributions to motorsports and how Goodyear leverages racing tire technologies to advance consumer tire performance.
"We are super excited about our participation in WEC 2024 6 Hours of Fuji! Our award-winning Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ultra-high-performance tire will not only shine at the race but also among customers and consumers in Japan." said Ramy Elsabee, President and Representative Director, Goodyear Japan.
About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 71,000 people and manufactures its products in 54 facilities in 21 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.
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GOODYEAR SHOWCASES RACING INNOVATIONS AT WEC 2024 6 HOURS OF FUJI
LOS BAÑOS, Philippines, Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and smart agriculture technology leader XAG are set to accelerate agricultural automation and innovation in the Philippines through digital agriculture and precision farming using drone technology. Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), IRRI and XAG will collaborate to validate the application of smart agriculture technologies in rice-based cropping systems through experimentation and research.
XAG, through its Philippine partner Agridom, has donated agricultural drones to the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to support its mission of advancing precision agriculture and sustainable farming practices. Agridom pioneered the introduction of XAG agricultural drones in the Philippines, bringing cutting-edge technology to local farmers and institutions. This collaboration with IRRI demonstrates Agridom's unwavering commitment to driving agricultural innovation and empowering the sector with tools that enhance productivity and sustainability.
"Drones have been increasingly used for high throughput phenotyping, crop monitoring, improving agricultural productivity, and supporting precision farming. By providing efficient tools for crop monitoring, precision input application, and data-driven decision-making, drones provide the potential to significantly reduce costs and increase yields, optimizing resource use and minimizing environmental impact," explained IRRI Senior Scientist and Digital Agriculture and Precision Farming Lead Engr. Steve Klassen.
This meant that drones could rapidly provide measurements of traits related to growth, yield, and stress adaptation. This technology is particularly valuable to smallholder farmers who must improve their productivity and reduce production costs to be competitive and stay in business in response to climate change, labor shortages, and higher input costs.
However, drone adoption in the Philippines is hindered by limited access to technology, lack of standard protocols, financial resources, and regulatory constraints. "To overcome these challenges, we need a comprehensive approach that involves targeted training, guidelines for best practices, financial incentives, and supportive government policies.", Klassen said.
Klassen's team is also working with the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) - National Program, Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), and their allied bureaus on the Drones4Rice Project, which aims to streamline and standardize drone protocols for applying seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides in the Philippines. The donated drones will support the ongoing Drones4Rice project and other IRRI global initiatives on sustainable farming and digital accelerators.
"IRRI is a key research and technology partner in the Philippines, and through this effort, we hope to contribute to the country's agricultural competitiveness through drone-based technologies." shared XAG Head of International Business Wei Tong. "XAG's agricultural drones can be applied to various precision farming scenarios, specifically but not limited to direct seeding, pesticide spraying, fertilizer operation, and remote sensing. We hope to expand our engagements abroad to strengthen global food security and tackle climate change, as rice is the primary staple food that feeds over half of the world's population.", Tong shared.
Beyond this collaboration, XAG is also a member of the IRRI-led Direct Seeded Rice Consortium (DSRC), which promotes direct seeding methods in rice cultivation by developing technologies and training farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices.
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IRRI and smart agriculture technology leader XAG collaborate to promote digital agriculture and precision farming in the Philippines