Material Innovations

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September 2006

Silicones suit TPMS electronics

It has been estimated that 25-40% of the tires on today's roads are under-inflated, increasing the likelihood of flats, hydroplaning, and extended vehicle stopping distance. With the enactment of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 138, beginning in model year 2007, all new passenger cars and trucks under 10,000 lb (4535 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating must be equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) to warn drivers when tires become under-inflated.
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