The Urban Max BSAEV offers lower rolling resistance to help extend range*, provide enhanced traction and support the increased load-carrying capacity of electric busesAKRON, Ohio, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) introduced the newest EV-ready tire for communities around the country looking to drive their buses and transit fleets more efficiently while transitioning to more sustainable battery electric vehicles. The new Urban Max BSAEV (Bus Service All-Position) tire was specially designed in partnership with GILLIG, the leading manufacturer of American-built heavy-duty transit buses. The Urban Max BSAEV is the first Goodyear tire engineered specifically with low rolling resistance for EV transit and metro buses to help extend range* and handle the increased load capacity.Goodyear launches the new Urban Max BSA(EV) bus service all-position tire for select GILLIG electric metro buses and EV transit fleets. The Urban Max BSA(EV) offers lower rolling resistance to help extend range, provide enhanced traction and support the increased load-carrying capacity of electric buses. The Urban Max BSA(EV) is the first Goodyear tire engineered specifically with low rolling resistance for EV transit and metro buses to help extend range and handle the increased load capacity. The Urban Max BSA(EV) also offers great traction and 3PMSF rating for snowy conditions

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