TPMS and RFID
We’ve written about the connection between Goodyear tyres and Tesla vehicles (especially the Cybertruck) before. Since then, Tesla has introduced smart tyre tread sensors inside its OEM Cybertruck tyres that reportedly provide real-time data, which can be use to adapt on-board systems and potentially to offer predictive maintenance advice.
Hamaton will be returning to Bologna this May for the 30th edition of the biennial Autopromotec exhibition for the automotive equipment and aftermarket industry between 21st and 24th May 2025 at stand B34 in pavilion 19.
Following its presence at the show in 2022, Triangle Tyre is set to return to Bauma 2025. The Chinese tyre manufacturer will present its OTR product portfolio at Hall A6, Stand 39 in Munich, Germany, from 7 to 13 April.
Triangle reports that it remains committed to “strengthening its position in Europe by further developing its product range to meet the demands of both original equipment (OE) and replacement markets”.
Tyres & Accessories’ January 2025 issue is available now for Tyrepress subscribers to read online or download. In this issue we present the latest news from the agricultural tyre segment, and analysis of the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System and sensors sector. Also featuring breaking stories from the UK and international tyre business, this issue includes a feature interview with Stapleton’s MD Andy Fern, as well as new tyres from Bridgestone, Vredestein, Lassa, and Hankook. Non-subscribers can gain access to Tyrepress with a print or online subscription. Tyre professionals can take advantage of the current Tyrepress Membership offer, helping to drive business online and stay informed with the industry’s leading magazine and websites.
At the end of November 2024, Transense Technologies plc, which makes sensing solutions and measurement systems, announced that, in the first four months of the financial year ending 30 June 2025, overall revenues shot up 48 per cent compared with corresponding period last year. The contribution to revenue from Bridgestone iTrack increased by 23 per cent, and revenues from the combined ongoing trading operations of Translogik and SAWsense more than doubled. Gross margins were consistent with the prior year at more than 85 per cent of revenue.
Tesla has notified that close to 700,000 vehicles may have experienced an issue with their installed tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS). The issue affects Tesla Model 3 for the 2017 to 2025 model years, Model Y from 2020 to 2025, and Cybertruck vehicles manufactured in 2024.
T&A asks Serge Lafon, President of the Business Line Automotive Original Equipment at Michelin about access and commercialisation of the technology The news that Michelin and Brembo are cooperating on smart tyre and braking technology, which already points to a 4-metre improvement in stopping performance is quite a headline-grabbing in itself. But how is that […]
NIRA Dynamics, which is known for its indirect TPMS technology, and Vaisala Xweather have releases an integrated data set which connects road weather forecasts and computer vision observations with real-time connected car data.
The integration draws on NIRA Dynamics’ data from billions of data points gathered from connected vehicles, paired with Vaisala Xweather’s advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine-learning-based (ML) road weather forecasting models. These, according to the companies, achieve accuracy levels 50 per cent higher than those of publicly available forecasts.
Aberg Connect, a subsidiary of trailer-maker Wielton Group, launched a Europe-wide tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in Autumn 2024 to enhance transport digitalization and safety. The system provides real-time monitoring of tyre pressure, axle load, and other key parameters, helping fleet managers maintain optimal vehicle performance and comply with EU regulations.
The global Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) market was worth $6-8 billion in 2023 a figure that could double by 2032, according to the latest reports published by two market research firms.
The worldwide TPMS market reached a value of US$5.87 billion in 2023, according to Research and Markets. Furthermore, the market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4 per cent between 2024 and 2032 to reach a value of $13.2 billion by 2032.
The final quarterly Hamaton and ATEQ TPMS diagnostic tools update for 2024 is now out, with this latest update featuring sensor coverage updates for Hamaton Hybrid 3.5, NFC, and Lite sensors in Europe and Eurasia, and U-Pro sensors in the USA and Australia. The Q4 update also includes software updates to improve the UI display on the ATEQ VT Truck 2.0 and adjusts the BLE scan flow on the ATEQ VT67.
Winter tyre laws vary across European nations, but essentially countries that get more snow and ice have stricter rules than those with warmer climates. It is always best to check local rules because, for example, there are instances where winter tyre usage is linked to speed limits. In other cases, snow chains may be required. […]
JK Tyre & Industries is supplying Vertelo with its “Connected Mobility Solutions”, a cloud-based monitoring system. Vertelo is a “bespoke electric mobility solutions provider”. Through this partnership, JK Tyre will be providing the brand’s 255/70R22.5 JUXe EV tyres equipped with connected Treel sensors with real-time monitoring for Vertelo’s fleet. The mobility services will be provided at Vertelo depots nationwide, starting with Mumbai. JK Tyre will deploy a dedicated team of experienced professionals to provide round-the-clock support at the depot as well as enroute assistance.
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed Tyresure as its newest member. The IAAF said the move highlights “IAAF’s commitment to supporting independent garages, parts distributors and suppliers towards the growth of the aftermarket sector”.
Translogik, a division of Transense Technologies plc, has formed a strategic distribution partnership with AssetFindr, headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia with a customer base across Southeast Asia.
The collaboration opens a new sales region for Translogik, bringing its tyre inspection and data capture tools to market in Southeast Asia for the first time along with AssetFindr’s TyreOptimaX module.
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