Bus and coach manufacturers and operators have not been immune to the economic downturn, so what can suppliers offer to help them keep costs as low as possible? John Challen finds out
Telematics
Clean commercial vehicles starred as Millbrook Proving Ground hosted currently available and emerging low carbon truck and van technologies. John Challen reports from LCV 2010
Electric Vehicles
The subject of biofuels has raised more questions tan it has provide answers for transport engineers. John Challen was among those at the IRTE's biofuels conference, looking for clarification
Alternative Fuels
Three major names in the UK's transport engineering sector have signed an agreement to jointly produce the Bus and Coach Engineering 2011 conference.
Bus & Coach
Despite many operators talking positively about fuel saving devices, others are not convinced. Neil Fulton, manager of powertrain engineering at Millbrook Proving Ground tells John Challen why he is...
Green VehiclesEuro Bus Expo takes place at the beginning of November and promises plenty of engineering developments to help operators and their engineering departments. John Challen picks out some of the...
Braking SystemsRatcliff Tailifts' former managing director Bob Nice has died at the age of 65. After leaving Ratcliff, Nice moved to Spain. He leaves his wife Linda, son Chris and daughter Jo.
People
Given the ever-increasing level of electronics and technology in commercial vehicles, transport engineers of tomorrow need the best possible training. John Challen investigates developments with...
Apprenticeships
Eddie Stobart has agreed commercial terms for a major new distribution contract with soft drinks giant Britvic.
Temperature Controlled Vehicles
UK bus operator EYMS has achieved an 11% saving in fuel, year-on-year, since introducing driver training technology from GreenRoad at its Elloughton depot.
Driver CPC
The entire frontline fleet of Northamptonshire County Council Fire and Rescue Service vehicles is now running on Scania chassis, thanks to the addition of four new models.
Emergency Service Vehicles
Masternaut has launched what it claims is the world's first vehicle tracking system, based around a single intelligent mobile communication unit.
Telematics