Just in time for the upcoming Olympic Summer Games, to be held in London from July 27-Aug. 12, Groupe Michelin is unveiling its latest innovation – the "communicating" tire.
By combining a TPMS and radio frequency identification chips, the tiremaker is enabling public transport operators in London to enhance the safety of the tires fitted on their buses, thereby immediately improving the mobility of both vehicles and transport users.
When used with the RFID chips now integrated in Michelin X InCity tires, the TPMS sensors not only make it possible to obtain tire pressure and temperature data easily but also to ensure flawless traceability that streamlines and secures monitoring as long as the tire is used on the vehicle.
Michelin believes this innovation points the way to new methods of managing fleets, not only for buses but also trucks, thanks to solutions that will be available in the near future. (Tyres & Accessories)