Searching for the air hose in the grimiest corner of a neighborhood service station may soon become a thing of the past. With the help of a $1.5 million Department of Energy grant, Goodyear is developing a tire that regulates its own air pressure. Though the company refused to leak details of how the system works, a 2009 patent application shows that the tire employs a pressurized internal tube with inlet and outlet valves. This differs from the automatic inflation system on military vehicles that use onboard compressors. "The Air Maintenance Technology system is powered by the tire itself as it rolls down the road," says Goodyear chief technical officer Jean-Claude Kihn. Underinflation can lead to tire failure and a possible crash, but in most cases it just wastes fuel. According to Goodyear, underinflation cuts a car's efficiency by 2.5 to 3.3 percent, which, at current fuel prices, effectively adds more than 10 cents per gallon.
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From personal experience, I can advise you to pay attention to the Adreama Cordless Portable Tire Inflator. This is a compact model that definitely won’t be out of place in a car. When I broke a tire at night, I was pleased with the useful function and, oddly enough, an ordinary flashlight. LED Flashlight: In addition to other great features, this air pump comes with a light that will help you in the dark and in the dark. The car air compressor is also equipped with a power indicator, an air pressure indicator and the ability to charge your phone.
