Apollo Appoints Chief of Manufacturing
Apollo Tyres Ltd. has appointed Satish Agarwal in the corporate function of Chief of Manufacturing.
YTC Promotes Tech Director
Yokohama Tire Corp. has promoted Dan Guiney to director of technical services.
SEMA Show 2007 Wrap-up
Missed the SEMA Show? We’ve got you covered – from the latest news and announcements to the hottest new tires and equipment.
New ‘Smart Tyre’ Senses Damage
Researchers led by Gary W. Krutz, director of Purdue University’s Electrohydraulic Center and a professor of agricultural and biological engineering, has developed a tyre system that reportedly senses failures in real time.
Infrared Sensors Measure Tyre Temperature in Realtime
A team of researchers at the School of Science and Engineering at University Campus Hamilton (formerly Bell College Glasgow) is using infrared sensors to monitor the temperature of tyres on racing cars in real time around the racing track, enabling set up changes to be made on the car that lead to improved performance on the track.
Beru Develops Bus TPMS for Harsh Winters
Automotive engineering specialist Beru Systems has developed a specific bus tyre pressure monitoring system for Canadian firm Nova Bus and their new Nova LFS Artic bus.
Progress or Trade-Offs?
Are we making any progress? It’s always an interesting question. When it comes to tires, the industry and fleets tend to focus on different goals. Fuel economy, maximizing intervals between scheduled maintenance, extending tire removal mileages, increasing driver satisfaction, maintenance outsourcing and a host of issues may compete for top billing. Tire selections are especially
Tyremakers Get Earthy at Agritechnica
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) The Agritechnica exhibition, held in Hanover, Germany between Nov. 13 and 17, provided a platform for European and international tyre manufacturers to display their latest products.
Filling the Gap: BFNAT Doing its Part to Help Lessen Impact of OTR Tire Shortage
BFNAT Doing its Part to Help Lessen Impact of OTR Tire Shortage
Small Business, Big Ideas: Smaller Companies Offer Products to Fill a Niche in Your Business
Smaller Companies Offer Products to Fill a Niche in Your Business David triumphs again! That could be the slogan for many small companies who are pursuing the same consumer dollar that large companies are vying for. Except they are doing it on a tiny budget and throwing every available resource they have to capture the