Content Hub | Automotive Tire Technologies 2023

Ahead of the 17th Automotive Tire Technologies Europe 2023 conference, Automotive IQ spoke with Corrado Rocca, Head of R&D, Cyber Unit at Pirelli to learn more on tire-mounted sensors vs tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS).

The discussion points of this interview are:

• Whether tire-mounted sensors are a good alternative to TPMS

• Examples of where tire-mounted sensors have been successfully commercialised

• The main technical challenges seen on tire-mounted sensors

• The future of tire technology

Euro 7, the incoming regulation from the European Commission (EC), is set to usher in new standards for the automotive industry – and the clock is ticking. By 2025, new vehicles in Europe must reduce emissions to meet the European Green Deal’s zero-pollution ambitions. If adopted successfully, Euro 7 has been projected to halve road emissions by 2035.

The EC says it will “ensure cleaner vehicles on our roads and improved air quality, protecting the health of our citizens and the environment.” However, with the new rules applying to tire wear particles for the first time, reducing tire emissions is now in sharper focus than ever before. How much is Euro 7 already affecting the tire industry, and what steps are being taken to reduce tire emissions and wear?

Get your copy of this report to see the steps taken to taken to reduce emissions from tire particles.

This presentation, titled "Innovative Fleet Operations by Digitalisation of Tires" was presented by Dr. Christian Lerner, Vice President Connected Tire – Technologies & Analytics / R&D TIRES at Continental, at the Automotive Tire Technology 2023 conference in Düsseldorf, January 2023. Get your copy and see how Christian focuses on the digitalisation of tires and its impact on fleet operations. Dr. Lerner highlights the following key points:

• Market Trends in Commercial Mobility: Dr. Lerner references studies from BAIN and Global Tire Intelligence to emphasise the importance of addressing trends in commercial mobility.
• Tire's Significant Influence
• Holistic Approach: The presentation emphasises the need for a holistic approach to maximise tire mileage, save on fuel consumption, make service more predictable, avoid breakdowns, suggest the best-fit tires, and ease fleet operations.
• Customer Pain Points: Dr. Lerner addresses common misconceptions in the tire industry, including the relationship between mileage and wear, rolling resistance's contribution to fuel consumption, and the challenges of tire measurements.
• Digitalisation for Efficiency
• Challenges and Outlook: Challenges related to data quality, vehicle integration, and tire pressure are discussed, along with potential solutions and benefits.
• Digital Tire Monitoring: Dr. Lerner introduces ContiConnect™, a digital tire monitoring solution that offers real-time insights and optimisation capabilities for fleet managers and workshop managers.
• Digital Solutions Future Portfolio

Overall, this presentation focuses on the transformation of fleet operations through the digitalisation of tire management, addressing market trends, challenges, and the potential for improved efficiency and cost savings.

Based on a survey held by Automotive IQ, this report shows how much of a priority it is to reduce tire emissions for the industry, as well as using recyclable and sustainable materials.

By downloading this report, you will see that there are 'strongly agreeing' results that prove that the tire industry’s aches and pains lie with reducing tire emissions and achieving accurate testing results in doing so. The survey also focused on understanding what challenges are at the forefront when trying to become more environmentally-friendly. Can the industry achieve high quality tires that are recyclable and affordable for the automakers?

Download your copy of this exclusive interview to see the outcome of the industry spending the last 6 years creating an IT platform called the Tire Information Service. The TIS can be used with a Unique Item Identifier (UII) to enhance the potential of the tire, with tire data being identified to connect the OEMs and distributors to the manufacturer database.

Automotive IQ speaks with Riccardo Giovannotti, Global Data Service Organisation (GDSO) Secretary General, to learn more on the TIS and the UII.

Plus! Riccardo shares a video example of the Tire Information Service in use!

Riccardo is doing a GDSO presentation, Tire Information Service - Connecting the Generic User with the Specific Tire Manufacturer at Automotive Tire Technology 2023, Düsseldorf, Germany, 24th, 25th & 26th January 2023, as well as coordinating the Panel Discussion, Addressing Ownership, Storage, Acquisition Usage Concerns.

What are TPMS? Automotive IQ interviewed Rizwan Ullah - Principal Engineer, Tyre Monitoring at Volvo Car Corporation, to learn more on Tire Pressure Monitoring System(s), including the legal requirements that are set for the tire industry and how the system works, as well as finding out the benefits for the driver.

Rizwan details how Acts signed by former US president, Barack Obama, and current US president, Joe Biden, have come into play for TPMS and the tire industry. Learn more on the FAST Act SEC. 24115.

Rizwan is part of a panel discussion at the event: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems - Technologies to Predict & Reduce EV Tire Wear and Predict Mileage at the Automotive Tire Technology conference.

Automotive IQ’s flagship technical events come together under one brand, Automotive Chassis Systems 2023, with razor-focused agendas focusing on the latest developments in every chassis domain.

Download the programme for the Automotive Chassis Systems to discover the key event features and themes. With an optimum balance of high-level keynotes looking at latest market trends, and a wealth of industry knowledge shared through technical presentations & discussions on-stage, and dialogues & networking off-stage, 14th to 16th November will be most valuable time you will spend out of the office in 2023!

Join four main stage conferences running in parallel i.e., Automotive Steering Systems, Automotive Braking Systems, Automotive Advanced Suspension Systems and Tire Technologies, providing more opportunities to get a global picture of the latest developments & trends in every automotive chassis domain.