LeddarTech appoints Chris Stewart as CFO
LeddarTech, which provides patented low-level sensor fusion and perception software technology for ADAS and AD, has appointed. Chris Stewart as chief financial officer (CFO).
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Comline offers ABS sensor/ring solution
ComlineComline Auto Parts is offering a “simple but important solution to a fitment issue associated with brake discs with ABS rings and sensors fitted to certain Citroën and Peugeot applications”.
Sensors for entire Conti Urban tyre line
The entire Conti Urban bus tyre range is now kitted out with the latest generation of sensors from Continental. From August 2023, Conti Urban HA3, Conti UrbanScandinavia HA3+ and Conti UrbanScandinavia HD3 smart tyres will be available to purchase, making Continental the first manufacturer to offer an entire family of tyres with sensors.
Strategic tyre sensors – Italy confirms Chinese shareholder restrictions for Pirelli
Italy’s government has identified tyre sensor technology as a national strategic asset and, with the stated aim of preventing misuse of this technology, has confirmed it will use the Golden Power procedure to limit the influence that shareholder China National Tire & Rubber Corporation Ltd. (CNRC) has upon Pirelli & C. S.p.A. According to statements issued by the government on 16 June and Pirelli two days later, a range of measures will now curtail CNRC’s involvement in the tyre maker.
Cerebrum’s launches IoT tyre sensor technology
Cerebrum Sensor Technologies reports that it has launched its Intelligent Tire Solutions IoT tyre sensor technology with “leading vehicle and tyre OEMs”. Cerebrum’s full suite of solutions utilize tyre sensors and proprietary algorithms to monitor tyre conditions including pressure, temperature, tread health, load, alignment and more.
Repairify establishing training institute
RepairifyIn November, Repairify’s US office, Repairify Inc, introduced plans to launch the Repairify Institute, a comprehensive technical training program for automotive professionals designed to ensure service readiness, in 2023.
Translink equips 1,400-strong fleet with Wheely-Safe
TranslinkNorthern Ireland’s public transport provider Translink is rolling out Wheely-Safe technology across its entire fleet in one of Wheely Safe’s largest fleet wins to date. As a result, the 1,400 buses and coaches will now use the in-motion wheel loss detection system, which combines brake and hub temperature monitoring with an intelligent tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
Further details of Hamaton’s Tesla sensor
HamatonFollowing news of its launch at the start of April 2022, TPMS specialist Hamaton is promoting its BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) sensor exclusively for Tesla vehicles at the Tire Cologne and Autopromotec exhibitions in May and has revealed some more details.
Michelin Connected Fleet makes its UK debut at ITT Hub
MichelinMichelin Connected Fleet made its UK debut at the ITT Hub truck technology event in Farnborough on 11 May 2022. Michelin Connected Fleet is an evolution of Michelin’s 2019 acquisition of Masternaut and interfacing with other comparable systems in the Michelin portfolio. The technology, which is as much about service and support as it is technology, was launched in Spain and France in 2021. Next up are Germany and South Africa later in 2022, followed by markets such as Sweden and Benelux after that.
Detecting tyre wear with waveforms – Yokohama Rubber unveils new method
Yokohama Rubber and Alps Alpine have jointly developed a technology that automatically detects wear in car tyres. The tyre maker sees potential for this technology in self-driving vehicles and shared mobility fleets.
Megaride acquires Wriggle Solutions Technologies
Wriggle SolutionsMegaride Applied Vehicle Research has acquired tyre wear and integrity monitoring systems developed by Wriggle. The purchase continues Megaride’s recent expansion of technical know-how in the tyre technology sphere. No details relating to the nature of the investment associated with the acquisition have been released.
Gaining a Cerebrum helps make tyres smarter
CerebrumCerebrum Sensor Technologies was a new name to Tyres & Accessories when we came across the company at the end of December. but the company won a breakthrough award at the 2019 SEMA show and is working hard to market itself in the TPMS/smart tyre space.
Hella, Pro-Align launch new trade event in Scotland
Pro-Align vehicle diagnostic expert and Hella Gutmann will bring a hands-on workshop experience to Lanarkshire in Scotland in November 2021. The event, giving business owners and vehicle technicians from across Scotland an opportunity to trial on some of the world’s leading industry systems, will be hosted by New College Lanarkshire on 17 November. Pro-Align is the sole UK distributor of leading US wheel servicing equipment brand Hunter. Hella Gutmann is a pioneer of advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibration for the independent aftermarket. Recognising the increasing synergies between their areas of expertise, the two companies became brand partners earlier in 2021.
Interview: Continental’s Tires head Christian Kötz on tyres, sensors and sustainability
ContinentalWith Continental AG celebrating 150 years in business during 2021, Tyres & Accessories recently interviewed Christian Kötz, Head of the Tires division and member of the Continental AG Executive Board in order to get an insight into how the global company is handling the challenges of today in light of its long history.
Tyres & Accessories: Continental celebrated its 150th anniversary in October. For a large part of its history Continental has been primarily known as a tyre manufacturer. But what does the Tires business unit mean for Continental today?
JK Tyre markets ‘tyres with a brain’
JK TyreJK Tyre & Industries Ltd is promoting its smart tyre technology with a high-profile advertising campaign based on the ‘Smart Tyre – Tyre With a Brain’ strapline and Formula One driver connections.
