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Lionax to Fit TPMS to Shanghai Buses

Lionax, the first Chinese company listed on Euronext, announced today that it had signed a contract with Shanghai Tuofeng Auto Parts Company to jointly supply Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) for buses in Shanghai. Shanghai is the biggest city in China with a population of over 18 million. James Yang, Lionax CEO said: “It is a great honour to be able to supply TPMS for Shanghai, which is the leading city in China for commerce and the automotive industry. We are confident that this LIONAX product will be used in other Chinese cities in the near future.”

21st December 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

US Release for PCL Accura Mobile

PCL hopes to make further inroads into the US market with the unveiling of Accura Mobile – a brand new portable Nitrogen (N2) Tyre inflation cart. The company reports that customers at the 2007 SEMA show were eager to view this new product, which is scheduled for release on the American market at what the manufacturer calls a competitive price.

Featuring the same accuracy levels as the rest of PCL’s Accura range, Accura Mobile features an N2 “convert and purge” feature for air inflated tyres and a “top-up” for nitrogen inflated tyres. It can be used with either an N2 bottle or generator. With six hose outlets for multi tyre inflation it can provide high speed on site or off site inflation and is especially designed for US applications.

14th December 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

TIA Adds to Training Staff

(Tire Review/Akron) TIA has hired Sean MacKinnon as its director of automotive training development. In this new position, MacKinnon will be the primary resource for tyre dealers seeking TPMS service information, and he will also work on developing updates to TIA’s Automotive Tire Service Training and Certification Program.

MacKinnon has been in the retail tyre industry for more than a decade and has worked in tyre stores as a technician, supervisor and manager. He will be based at TIA’s Bowie, Maryland, headquarters.

10th December 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Beru Develops Bus TPMS for Harsh Winters

Automotive engineering specialist Beru f1systems has developed a specific bus tyre pressure monitoring system for Canadian firm Nova Bus and their new Nova LFS Artic bus. The long established TPMS manufacturer has designed a system that solves key durability and performance issues for bus operators in harsh environments.

“Implementing a TPMS on a 62 foot (18.9 metre) articulated bus presents a number of unique design challenges,” says senior application engineer, James Shingleton. “Achieving good radio frequency (RF) coverage along the full length of the bus requires robust technology and clever component packaging.” In this particular instance the harsh operating conditions of the vehicle was another major consideration, as components must be protected from the elements.

3rd December 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Kocchi’s Technologies, Releases Wireless Wireless Truck TPMS

Kocchi’s Technologies, Inc. has released a generation of TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) products geared toward Commercial Trucks, Utility Vehicles, RVs and Trailers. According to the company, Kocchi’s new TPMS product is one of the most advanced commercial TPMS available today. The system is said to feature high level stability and accurate measuring, giving information about tyres’ high/low pressure, air leakage; or temperature. The tyre air pressure sensor (cap) screws onto the valve stem replacing the dust cap. The monitor can easily be mounted on the dashboard, or in any convenient location, by using the provided velcro pads.

30th November 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Transense CEO and Chairman Step Down

Jim Perry and Peter Woods, Transense Technologies’ chief executive and chairman, are reportedly due to step down following shareholder approval for the TPMS development company’s latest round of fundraising. The news follows Transense’s failed reverse takeover of steering system producer Bishop Technology, which was blocked by private shareholders. Mr Perry told Investors Chronicle: “Under the deal we were doing with Bishop, I would become deputy chairman. I still intend to do that.” The management changes are expected to take place imminently.

26th November 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Lamborghini Selects Beru f1Systems for TPMS

Automotive engineering specialists BERU f1systems has announced that it is supplying its award-winning digital tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) DigiTyre to Lamborghini for the Gallardo and Murciélago platforms. The safety feature, developed using Beru f1systems’ motorsport experience, is based on the technology of BERU’s Tire Safety System (TSS), which is fitted on vehicles by Audi, BMW and Porsche. DigiTyre is standard fit on US Gallardo and Murciélago models to comply with the TREAD act. (The TREAD act makes it mandatory for passenger vehicles and light trucks sold in the USA to be fitted with a pressure monitoring system).

Specialist and niche vehicle manufacturers rightly demand robust and integrated solutions,” says BERU f1systems’ managing director John Bailey. “The higher speeds, higher cornering forces and demands experienced by performance cars rule out many solutions currently available. Our system is robust, light yet still retains all the integration features such as end of line testing and dealer diagnostics that OEMs require.”

20th November 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Beru TPMS Offers WRC Tyre Mousse Alternative

Twenty years on from the introduction of mousse-equipped tyres in the WRC, the technology that allows drivers to continue to the end of the stage is to be banned for 2008. However Beru F1 Systems is taking capitalising on the fact that there are no rules against early warning tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS).

“The mousse ban means drivers need reliable information about tyre condition and performance to prevent damage to the car,” says Beru F1 Systems’ managing director John Bailey. “Digi Tyre could give them warning about potential safety issues or whether changing the wheel is the best solution.”

31st October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Lamborghini Selects Beru for TPMS

Automotive engineering specialists Beru F1 Systems has announced that it is supplying its award-winning digital tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) DigiTyre to Lamborghini for the Gallardo and Murciélago platforms. The safety feature, developed using Beru F1 Systems’ extensive motorsport experience, is standard fit on US Gallardo and Murciélago models to comply with the TREAD act. (The TREAD act makes it mandatory for passenger vehicles and light trucks sold in the USA to be fitted with a pressure monitoring system).

Specialist and niche vehicle manufacturers rightly demand robust and integrated solutions,” says BERU F1 Systems’ managing director John Bailey. “The higher speeds, higher cornering forces and demands experienced by performance cars rule out many solutions currently available. Our system is robust, light yet still retains all the integration features such as end of line testing and dealer diagnostics that OEMs require.”

15th October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

PCL to Show New Mobile N2 Unit at SEMA

Looking for the latest in nitrogen inflation? Perhaps you should make a pit stop at PCL’s booth (35428) at SEMA. Headlining this year’s show is Accura Mobile – a brand new portable Nitrogen (N2) tyre inflation cart.

Featuring the same accuracy as the rest of PCL’s Accura range, Accura Mobile features an N2 “convert and purge” of air inflated tyres and a “top-up” of nitrogen inflated tyres. It can be used with either an N2 bottle or generator. With six hose outlets for multi tyre inflation it can provide high speed on site or off site inflation and is especially designed for US applications.

11th October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Schrader Wins TPMS Contract with with Mahindra and Mahindra

Antrim-based Schrader Electronics, has announced details of a major new order for its tyre pressure monitoring systems from one of India’s largest vehicle manufacturers, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. The order includes the supply of Schrader’s new snap-in valve sensor to vehicles exported to the North American market, starting in January 2009 and running through to the end of 2011. The new business has led Schrader Electronics of Carrickfergus to open its seventh production line next month.

Mahindra & Mahindra is in the business of manufacturing and marketing utility vehicles and light commercial vehicles, including three-wheelers. It is the market leader in utility vehicles in India and currently accounts for about half of India’s market for utility vehicles. The group exports its products to several countries in Europe, Africa, South America, South Asia and the Middle East.

10th October 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

TPMS Update

With America’s tyre manufacturers and retailers still unhappy with the National Highway Transport and Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) rule-making on TPMS, signs are that Europe too will soon require its new vehicles to be equipped with tyre pressure monitoring systems. To be fair to America’s tyre people, they have not resisted TPMS. Quite the contrary, the argument is over the fact that the mandatory system proposed by the NHTSA would permit up to a 25 per cent air loss before the TPMS warning light would come on. The tyre industry to its credit has argued for a tighter standard than this.

24th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

New Omitec Software

Omitec, the diagnostics equipment manufacturer, has released Version 13 Software of its OmiScan (handset based) and OmiPro (PC Based) scan tools. Version 13 features software application updates to: Alfa Romeo, Citroën, Fiat, Ford, MG Rover, Peugeot, Renault, Vauxhall as well as intensive application additions to BMW.

24th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Offering a ‘Complete Tyre Solution’

Aftermarket TPMS provider Advantage PressurePro and Inovex Industries, manufacturer of the Ride-On Tire Protection System brand of high-speed tyre sealants, have announced the formation of a strategic partnership to provide customers with what they believe to be a complete solution for tyre pressure problems. PressurePro TPMS works together with Ride-On tyre sealant to both alert drivers and dramatically reduce the damage and hassle caused by unexpected air loss in tyres, whether due to punctures or tyre porosity – the number one cause of breakdowns, according to the US Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

“This joint marketing relationship just makes sense”, says Mark Farkhan, president of Inovex. “PressurePro and Ride-On share the same goals of safety, asset protection and environmental protection.” Ride-On can reportedly seal 85 to 95 per cent of punctures from objects up to a quarter of an inch in diameter that penetrate the tyre’s crown area. Tyre sealants, however, can’t seal all punctures, nor can Ride-On notify motorists of low tyre pressure. This is where PressurePro steps in; to immediately notify customers of decreased air pressure in such instances.

“Working together, PressurePro and Ride-On provide a very cost effective and thorough way for everyone, from companies with large fleets to individual car owners, to add safety, savings and peace-of-mind to their travels, while also helping cut on road and tyre waste by adding tread life to tyres” says Phillip G. Zaroor, president of Advantage PressurePro.

21st September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Siemens VDO Brings Piezo TPMS Technology to IAA

While many attended the IAA in Frankfurt to admire the crisp styling of the latest vehicle models and concept cars, for others the technology lying beneath the skin of a car is every bit as beautiful. To satisfy the cravings of these technophiles, a number of companies chose the motor show as a venue for showing off tomorrow’s standard features.

Amongst these was Siemens VDO, who brought its next generation, battery free piezo element tyre pressure monitoring system to Frankfurt. Integrating the sensor, communications system, identification electronics and processing in a single module located directly in the tyre, the Intelligent Tire System (ITS) automatically detects tyre data and transfers the data to the system controls. When necessary, the driver receives critical tyre information, such as the tyre pressure and the vehicle’s load status. To support the optimised functioning of these systems, important tyre status information also can be transmitted to other electronic vehicle systems, such as the braking assistant, stability control, or the drive control system.

20th September 2007/by Tyrepress Editors