ADL FORGES AHEAD WITH MULTI- MILLION PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Published at 03.09.2010 in Alternatives, Technology
Britain has the potential to lead the world with low emission buses that meet the challenge of climate change head-on. Colin Robertson, CEO of Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) said that early hybrid vehicles produced by his company had now been running in London operations for 20 months, covering almost 600,000 miles. On average, they have consistently recorded fuel and CO2 reductions of around 35% and demonstrated their reliability by being available for service virtually 100% of the time.
ZF LAUNCHES OPENMATICS TELEMATICS SOLUTIONS FOR BUSES
Published at 20.08.2010 in Components, Technology
The strategic alliance between ZF and Intel is now embarking on a different path with Openmatics. The open, powerful system will meet all requirements for telematics services and is to further standardize the market in the future. The system platform Openmatics consists of a hardware box and, in its core, the powerful Intel Atom processor. In terms of features and interfaces, the box is therefore ready to fulfill all present and many future telematics services for city buses - including multimedia applications.
SPEROS LAUNCHES REVO AIRCO
Published at 11.08.2010 in Components, Technology
Spheros GmbH, developer and manufacturer of bus heating and air conditioning systems, will be at this year’s IAA Commercial Vehicles in Hanover with numerous innovations. There is even a world premiere to be celebrated: the company will be unveiling the new REVO rooftop air conditioning unit, whose distinguishing features are minimum weight and noise emissions while achieving the highest level of performance due to a unique combination of materials.
VOLVO TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPS BUS OF THE FUTURE
Published at 08.08.2010 in Alternatives, Technology
Volvo Technology, which has its headquarters in Gothenburg as well as operations in France, Asia and North America, is a business unit within the Volvo Group. It is the centre within Volvo for innovation, research and development, and exists to 'secure hard and soft product and process innovation for superior end customer solutions,' As CEO Malin Persson describes it.
CAPSTONE DEVELOPES NEW TYPE OF HYBRID ELECTRIC DRIVE
Published at 05.08.2010 in Alternatives, Technology
Capstone Turbine Corporation of Chatsworth, California, has developed a heavy-duty hybrid electric drive system, utilizing a Capstone 65 kW microturbine as a range extender. Earlier, Capstone released configurations of the C30 (30 kW) microturbine as a range extender meeting California Air Resources Board (CARB) requirements for New On-Road Heavy-Duty Engines for Urban Bus - Hybrid service without aftertreatment
