Richard Simpson

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The development of wheelchair lifts

Richard Simpson hears how engineering practices from motorsport transformed coach wheelchair-lift design at PLS

Bus & Coach
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Standards standardised

An alignment of Guild of British Coach Operators vehicle engineering standards with those of the DVSA’s Earned Recognition scheme could provide a useful template for the wider transport industry,...

Bus & Coach
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Securing loads

Operators are now on the horns of a dilemma. Most loads must be secured, but health and safety regulations dictate that climbing on the vehicle or load to secure or release is dangerous and should...

Loading/Unloading Equipment
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Cleaning up, breaking down

Preventing and repairing damage to exhaust aftertreatment systems has become an essential mission for fleet engineers, reports Richard Simpson

Exhaust systems, Filters & Catalysts
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Repowering RCVs

‘Greening’ a refuse collection fleet doesn’t necessarily mean investing in new vehicles. Richard Simpson explores the repower option

Electric Vehicles
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Rigids: 16-19t gvw EV performance comparison

There is increasing pressure, particularly in historic cities such as Bath and Oxford, for deliveries to be carried on so-called zero-emissions vehicles. With this in mind, Richard Simpson reviews...

Electric Vehicles
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Maintenance: electrifying engineering

Battery-electric vehicles will play a key role in decarbonising many fleets. Richard Simpson talks to an engineer who has already travelled that road

Vehicle Electrics & Electronics
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Small world: vehicle supply chain consolidation

Consolidation among commercial vehicle suppliers is leading to a shorter supply chain. Is that a good thing or not, asks Richard Simpson

Brakes & Braking Systems
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Hero of zero

A disruptor company triggered a sea change in the mobile refrigeration industry, reports Richard Simpson

Temperature Controlled Vehicles
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On a charge!

Richard Simpson finds out how battery leasing can reduce front-end costs and uncertainty as bus fleets transition to electric power

Battery Technology
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Coach care

While contract repair and maintenance (R&M) is virtually a given for new vehicles in trucking, this is far from the case in the smaller and more diverse coach sector. Richard Simpson finds out why

Bus & Coach
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Strong silent types

Industry experts give guidance on choosing and managing tyres for coach fleets. By Richard Simpson

Tyres & Retreads