AKRON, OH — Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. and Siemens VDO Automotive have teamed up to create a new tire information system called “Tire IQ.”
A fully functional Tire IQ prototype system was featured on the Ford Shelby GR-1, a high-performance concept coupe, unveiled at the 2005 North American International Auto Show held in Detroit.
The Tire IQ system consists of a passive sensor tag and miniature antenna permanently attached to the inside of each tire. A corresponding transceiver is mounted in each wheel well of the vehicle. When data is accessed through the Ford Shelby GR-1’s on-board computer, the transceiver sends an energy signal that powers and operates the sensors in the battery-less tag.
Tire IQ collects and displays tire pressure and tire temperature data on a readout for the driver. Sensors are also placed on the car body to measure “g-force,” to quantify cornering and braking performance.
According to Goodyear and Siemens VDO, the first application of this technology to be used as original equipment on new vehicle platforms is slated to start in 2008.
The Tire IQ system is being designed to fulfill the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Tread Act requirement for tire pressure monitoring. Tire pressure monitoring systems will be required on all vehicles made in North America beginning with the 2006 model year.
For more information, go to goodyear.com or www.usa.siemensvdo.com.
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