Pump it up when you do really need it? That’s what a new automated tire inflator aims to do for heavy hauling trucks. The Aperia Technologies Halo is a bolt-on, self-contained pump designed to keep ...

This story appears in the April 11 print edition of Equipment & Maintenance Update, a supplement to Transport Topics. Safety guidelines for inflating truck tires have been in place for decades, but ...

There are many small differences between the portable tire inflators and air compressors available. Some are manufactured better than others, which makes them more reliable and likely to last a longer ...

Anyone who rides a bike would agree that flat or low-pressure tires are a drag. But why fiddle with a pump when the tire can inflate itself? San Francisco-based startup PumpTire has invented just such ...

The harm from overinflating tires, especially those that run a high percentage of unloaded miles, could outweigh the perceived gains in fuel efficiency. The harm from overinflating tires, especially ...

If Coda’s claims are true, their Self Inflating Tires in development now seem like an inevitable future for car owners. The simple mechanism works with classic principles of a peristaltic pump: a tube ...

The Self Inflating Tire, also known as SIT, a technology designed by Coda Development has just won the Tire Technology of the Year award at the Tire Technology Awards for Innovation and Excellence ...

Maintaining proper air pressure in your tires is key to prolonging their life, ensuring a safe ride and preserving fuel economy. With assistance from Josh Chalofsky, Chief Operating Officer and ...