Intelligent Tyres reduce carbon emissions, improve safety

Posted on 10 Apr 2017 by Jonny Williamson

UK manufacturer, Silent Sensors has announced plans to collaborate with the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) and Bath University to develop a key component for the future of so-called 'Intelligent Tyres', using piezoelectric energy harvesting. This component will be part of the innovative Silent Sensors Tyre Management System (TMS) for vehicles.

Over the next five years, the UK Tyre Pressure Monitoring System market (TPMS) is set to double, rising from £28m to £56m. Silent Sensors – which specialises in tracking and sensor technology for Intelligent Tyres – will develop energy harvesting and sensing technology to optimise tyre performance via the new TMS.…

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