What Is the Impact of Smart Tyres on Fleet Maintenance and Safety?
The old tyres have served long enough as mere passive elements, whose job is to provide grip, absorb the shocks and forces of the road, and keep the vehicle stable. But along with the digital takeover, tyres themselves are becoming smart assets due to the addition of embedded sensors. Smart Tyres: Smart Tyres have miniature sensors in the sidewall or tread that will monitor real-time data on tyre condition, such as pressure, temperature and wear. This would be wirelessly sent to onboard vehicle systems or to off-board systems that remotely monitor vehicle fleets, providing a transparent real-time view of tyre conditions. Instead of dreading the next flat tyre or obvious signs of damage, drivers and fleet managers may now take care of tyre-related problems before they worsen. Such sensors check the pressure and temperature of the tyres in real-time, and this can assist in preventing under-inflation—a huge cause of tyre failure, fuel waste, and even uneven tyre wear. The smart...