Re:post from carshow.....Posted by: carshownationalscom
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Date:12/13/2007 11:06:34 AM
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FROM VOLVO:
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Safety, driver uptime and reduced operating costs are critical for all customers. So at GATS, Volvo will also display a factory-installed tire pressure monitoring system. Improperly inflated tires can lead to reduced fuel efficiency, breakdowns and accidents.
The tire pressure monitoring system will be available as an option for all Volvo highway tractors beginning in the fourth quarter of 2007. The system constantly monitors each wheel using remote sensors and displays real-time tire pressures and temperatures through Volvo’s Driver Information Display. Drivers receive alerts for individual tires notifying them of over- or under-inflated tires (more than 10% outside set pressure), high temperatures, sudden leaks or loss of pressure, and loss of sensor or missing data.
Correct tire inflation is an important factor for obtaining maximum fuel economy and tire life, since rolling resistance accounts for more than 30% of a vehicle’s fuel efficiency at 65 mph. Tires under-inflated by only 10 PSI can reduce fuel economy by up to 1%. At the same time, incorrect inflation is also a leading cause of premature tire failure, yet industry surveys have found that fewer than 8% of truck drivers check tire pressures with a tire gauge before each trip.
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