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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cars have had tire pressure gauges forever, and coming this summer, Quarq—SRAM’s technology brand—thinks bikes should as well. The company unveiled its new TyreWiz real-time tire pressure sensor at ...

All vehicles must be equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), according to legislation enacted in the U.S., Europe, and China. By gauging a tire’s pressure levels, a TPMS can alert the ...

Do tire pressure sensors use individual batteries (that may last only 10 years) rather than the car’s electrical system? Could such a battery replacement cost about $85 for each wheel? What about ...

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 ...

When it comes to the pressure of mountain and gravel bike tires, a few psi either way can make a big difference in performance. The Outrider sensor was designed with that fact in mind, as it provides ...

Among the tasks related to the maintenance of an aircraft—whether commercial or private—the process of tracking tire air pressure is one of the more frequent and time-consuming. Whether the task is ...

• Hall-effect sensors used to control dc-electric motors can detect motor rotation direction, and rpm. • Improper inflation of aircraft tires drastically shortens tire life span, leading to premature ...

The upcoming GMC Hummer EV is filled with technology intended to make the all-electric pickup truck as effective as possible off-road. There’s the Crabwalk four-wheel steering system, the Extract Mode ...