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Tyremakers, Safety Group Cannot Appeal TPMS Decision

An attempt to challenge a NHTSA rule that allows vehicle manufacturers to fit US market cars with indirect TPMS systems rather than a direct system has been dismissed by the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. The plaintiffs – consumer advocacy group Public Citizen, tyre manufacturers Goodyear, Bridgestone Firestone, Cooper and Pirelli, plus the Tire Industry Association, argued that the final NHTSA regulations fell far short of those intended by Congress. However, after examining paperwork submitted by Public Citizen following a similar decision six months ago, the court on January 22 again decided that it can see no compelling evidence that the shortcomings of indirect systems – the additional time taken to signal a loss of pressure, and compatibility issues – would create an injury risk for consumers.

25th January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Sealant, TPMS to be Marketed Together

TPMS-maker Advantage PressurePro and Inovex Industries, manufacturer of Ride-On Tire Sealant, have joined forces to co-market their products. “This joint marketing relationship just makes sense,’ said Mark Farkhan, Inovex president. “PressurePro and Ride-On share the same goals of safety, asset protection and environmental protection.”

“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 tire waste by adding tread life to tires,” said Phillip Zaroor, president of Advantage PressurePro.

The parties claim Ride-On is the only tire sealant proven to work in conjunction with PressurePro TPMS units. (Tire Review/Akron)

14th January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

TIA Sets Plan for Commercial Tyre Event

TIA has outlined its agenda for the upcoming Commercial Tire, Retread & Recycling Conference, which will be held in conjunction with ATA’s TMC Show in Orlando. TIA’s program will run February 5-7. The event opens on Tuesday, February 5 with the TMC Exhibition & Reception at the Orange County Convention Center from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

TIA’s program continues on Wednesday, February 6 with the TMC trade show from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by the opening session from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. featuring speeches by Tavio Headley of ATA who will look at the economy, and Don Shea, president of the RMA, who will provide an outlook for the tyre industry. This session and following seminars will be held at the Rosen Centre Hotel, adjacent to the convention centre.

10th January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Lionax Reaches DPS Development ‘Milestone’

Lionax, the first Chinese company listed on the Euronext pan-European stock exchange, announced on January 7 that it has reached a ‘key milestone’ in its quest to develop the industry’s leading next generation Digital Pressure Sensor (DPS), a critical component in TPMS systems in terms of both function and cost.

Presently, comments Lionax, TPMS manufacturers purchase DPS units from third party suppliers such as Motorola, Siemens and GE, adding what the Chinese company calls a ‘significant cost’ to TPMS products. Leveraging on proprietary innovative “Ring Oscillation” technology, Lionax’s Silicon Valley office is working with scientists and researchers from Scotland’s SemeFab and Tsinghua University in China to jointly pursue a superior and more cost effective solution. Based on recently available preliminary results, Lionax claims it will have access to the next generation DPS technology at half to one-third of the current market price.

10th January 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

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