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In the USA
27% of passenger cars and 32% of light trucks have at least one tire
under pressured by more than 25%. This results in 1.24 billion gallons
of wasted fuel per year (costing 3.7 billion USD).
In the EU
38% of cars in the EU drive on under-inflated tires. This results in 5.3
billon liters of wasted fuel worth of 7 billion EUR, and an extra 12.3
million tons of CO2 released into the atmosphere.
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Some Other Statistics
A statistics show that tires which are under inflated by as
little as 2 psi reduce fuel efficiency by 10 percent.
Over a year of driving, that can amount to several hundred
dollars in extra fuel purchases.
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SELF-INFLATING SYSTEMS
Tire-inflation systems have three general goals:
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PARTS OF SELF-INFLATING SYSTEM
Tire deflation valves
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CTIS: INSIDE
Wheel Valve
ECU
Pneumatic Control Unit
Control Panel
Speed Sensor
Pressure Switch
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TIRE MAINTENANCE SYSTEM (TMS)
Similar to CTIS
It notifies the driver via
warning light(visible in
rear mirror).
After every 10 min. or
time period specified
system check the tire
pressure.
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AIRGO SYSTEM
1. When a tire loses pressure, due to a
puncture or other seepage, a series of
check valves automatically detects it.
2. The System then immediately draws
air from the vehicle’s pneumatic
system and directs it to each tire
requiring air.
3. The air pressure is delivered via the
trailer’s hollow axle housing.
4. The air then goes through the hub
assembly and into the tires. It is
completely isolated from the brake
system
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Wheel-End Assembly
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Why YOU & ME go for SIT
SAFETY
FUEL ECONOMY
TIRE LONGEVITY
ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLINESS
CONVENIENCE
LOW VARIABLE COSTS
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Achievements
SIT – The Self Inflating
Tire won the prestigious
Tire Technology of the
Year
award at the
Tire Technology Awards for
Innovation and Excellence
2009
which were presented at the
Tire Technology Expo
In
Hamburg, Germany
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Conclusion
Increases safety, comfort and fuel efficiency
Future tires
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Thank you
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