SmarTire Wireless Technology Adopted by Morgan.Business Editors/Automotive Writers RICHMOND, British Columbia--(AutomotiveWire)--March 6, 2000 The innovative wireless tire monitoring technology created by SmarTire Systems Inc. (Nasdaq:SMTR) has been selected by British automaker, Morgan Motor Company The Morgan Motor Company is a British automobile manufacturer. The company was founded in 1910 by H.F.S. Morgan and was run by him until 1959. Peter Morgan, son of H.F.S., ran the company until his death in 2003. , for its stunning new 160 mph supercar Supercar is a term used for a high-end sports car, typically an exotic or rare one, whose performance is highly superior to that of its contemporaries. The proper application of the term is subjective and disputed, especially among enthusiasts. . The Morgan Aero 8, launched at the Geneva Geneva, canton and city, Switzerland Geneva (jənē`və), Fr. Genève, canton (1990 pop. 373,019), 109 sq mi (282 sq km), SW Switzerland, surrounding the southwest tip of the Lake of Geneva. Motor Show in February, will feature a SmarTire tire pressure monitoring system A tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is an electronic system to monitor the air pressure inside a pneumatic tire. They are sometimes referred to as remote tire pressure monitoring systems (RTPMS) or simply as Run flat indicators. as a standard application when the production of the vehicle begins in July this year. Charles Morgan Charles Morgan is the name of:
The Aero 8 will be one of the first to use run flat tires removing the need for a spare wheel. The state-of the-art run flat tires enable a vehicle to maintain safety and performance levels when a puncture or loss of inflation pressure occurs. The technology is now so effective that a tire pressure monitoring system is a necessary requirement to warn the driver of these difficulties. SmarTire's system uses wireless technology to monitor the tires using sensors attached to each wheel. The device provides advanced warning should any tire fall below 20 psi via a LCD display fitted into the Aero 8's interior and includes a two stage visual and audible alarm to alert drivers of pressure related tire problems. Ian Bateman, Managing Director of SmarTire Europe said: "We are delighted by Morgan's decision to use our system for the Aero 8 sports car. SmarTire is continually advancing its tire monitoring technology and we welcome the opportunity to work with such a likeminded company which looks to promote innovation." The launch of the new Aero 8 represents the largest development program ever undertaken by Morgan in more than 90 years of sports car manufacturing. The vehicle has taken four years to design and follows the developments of the works GT2 racer which competed in the 1997 FIA FIA feline infectious anemia. GT Championship. The SmarTire system is the only approved and commercially available tire monitoring product for cars, caravans, motor homes and trailers in the European automotive aftermarket Aftermarket See: Secondary market. aftermarket See secondary market. sector. Through their strategic alliance, SmarTire Systems and TRW TRW The Real World (TV reality show) TRW The Right Way TRW Tactical Reconnaissance Wing TRW The Retriever Weekly (University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD) TRW Thompson Ramo Wooldridge Inc Inc. are committed to providing superior tire monitoring systems for both aftermarket and original equipment applications. Additional information and pictures of SmarTire's product in the new Morgan Aero 8 are available at www.smartire.com. Robert V. Rudman, CA, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including the impact of competitive products and pricing and general economic conditions as they affect the Company's customers. Actual results and developments may therefore differ materially from those described in this release. |
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