A tire-pressure sensor is a small programmable electronic device, located in the pressurized pocket made by a wheel and tire, that constantly measures the air pressure inside the tire. The sensor ...

Federal regulations have required some sort of computerized tire-pressure monitoring system in new cars since the 2007 model year. Most of these are active types that employ a sensor mounted to each ...

Making the case for a tire pressure monitoring system is easy. Calculate only the labor cost of regular tire pressure checks and you'll see the ROI almost immediately. Figure about 15 minutes per ...

Cyclists who would prefer not to inflate their bicycle tyres using a hand pump may be interested in a new pocket-sized bike pump called Fumpas, which weighs just 190g or 6.7 ounces. This innovative ...

January 7, 2008 With each new sensor man invents, we find a way to a greater understanding of how physics plays out in the real world. Sometimes the value of the data revealed by a new sensor gives ...

A TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) sensor is a device that is installed in a vehicle's tires to monitor the air pressure and temperature of the tires. The primary function of the TPMS sensor is ...

Following months of leaks and a year of patent-induced speculation, Zipp has officially unveiled its new 353 NSW and 303 SW wheelsets, complete with integrated live tyre pressure sensor technology.

Tire pressure sensors reflect a tire snag's development and alert the driver that the issue needs immediate attention. A vehicle runs smoothly on tires, and your driving safety will undoubtedly be at ...

Pirelli and Bosch have signed a joint agreement to develop new software based products and driving functions thanks to sensors integrated into tyres, also known as in tyre sensors. The two companies ...

Tire and automotive technology supplier Continental has added a valve cap sensor to its lineup of Digital Tire Monitoring products and services. This sensor works with all of Continental’s digital ...

I have read that all cars registered after 2014 have tyre pressure sensors. I have also read that these sensors have a life expectancy of 5 - 7 years due to the internal battery not being replaceable.