Alexander Dennis is to provide an autonomous version of its Enviro100EV electric bus for the CAVForth2 project, led by Fusion Processing and supported by the UK Government.
Bus & Coach
Anstee Indication Systems (Ais) has launched its Smart Kingpin to improve road safety and fleet compliance while reducing operating costs for fleet operators.
Road Safety
Volvo Trucks is launching a truck that runs on liquified biogas, which is said to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 100%.
Alternative Fuels
FirstGroup is to acquire Ensign Bus Company in a move that will enhance its commercial bus operations in Essex.
Bus & Coach
STAS Trailers has uploaded a video explaining how air suspension systems work
TrailersThe screws for the front axle attachment might lose torque or come loose. Remedy: check screws for the correct torque. Number affected: 114. Manufacturer reference: C0279. Vehicle IDs: VF610A360PD038026 to VF611M368ND002323.
RecallsOn certain vehicles during conversion a hole was drilled near a seat fixing point which did not meet the 300mm regulation. Remedy: move pipes 300mm away from the seat mounting fixing and weld the incorrect hole located under the seat. Number affected: 12. Manufacturer reference: 1. Vehicle IDs: WF0EXXTTREKL66496 to WF0EXXTTRELD05120.
RecallsOn certain vehicles an incorrect configuration was loaded onto the Body Control Module (BCM). Remedy: Update the Daytime Running Lamps software configuration. Number affected: 235. Manufacturer reference: 22C32. Vehicle IDs: not given.
RecallsThe cab tilt support may need to be replaced for its noncompliance of mating sub-assemblies (welding) on certain batches of vehicles. Remedy: upgrade the cab tilt ram mounting bracket and in some cases apply corrective actions to replace the support. Number affected: 393. Manufacturer reference: 2023-009-26V. Vehicle IDs: WJMA62AP20C489474 to ZCFS62NWX0C490678.
RecallsOn affected vehicles certain climatic conditions could over time lead to chemical alteration of the passenger airbag inflator propellant. In the event of a crash the inflator could rupture when the airbag is deployed. Remedy: replace the passenger airbag. Number affected: 12,922. Manufacturer reference: SRV2208. Vehicle IDs: not given.
RecallsDiodes were soldered onto the circuit board of 258 accelerator pedals instead of transistors during the accelerator pedal supplier’s assembly process. Remedy: check the serial number on the identification plate of the accelerator pedal and if necessary replace the affected accelerator pedals. Number affected: 358. Manufacturer reference: SRL221104 F-PEDEL. Vehicle IDs: not given.
Recalls
The irtec vehicle technician scheme sets out to ensure competency, but can it be scammed? Ben Spencer finds out what protections are in place
Irtec