REVOLUTIONARY RETARDER FOR MIDIBUSES
Published at 15.08.2008 in Components, Safety
Voith will shortly launch the revolutionary secondary brake Voith Magnetarder in cooperation with the Japanese retarder manufacturer SMI (Sumitomo Metal Industries). The basis of this launch is a joint venture established in January 2008 between the Voith Turbo Product Group Retarders and the Japanese manufacturer Sumitomo Metal Industries. With the Magnetarder, the new joint venture trading under the name of Voith Turbo SMI Technologies (VTST), offers the ideal solution for vehicles in the 7.5 to 16 ton GVW segment.
ZF ELECTRIC DRIVE AXLE FOR LOW-FLOOR BUSES
A concept for a new serial hybrid drive for city buses is currently being developed by ZF Passau GmbH, the ZF Off-Road Driveline Technology and Axle Systems division. Two electric motors are integrated into the axle and are also used for energy recuperation during braking. The serial hybrid drive concept makes particularly economical and environmentally friendly operation possible, in particular for city buses with tough inner-city applications characterized by numerous starting and braking processes.
VOLVO ORDER FOR TELEMATICS SYSTEM FOR 1,400 BUSES IN BRAZIL
Published at 02.07.2008 in Components, Technology
Volvo Buses has secured its largest order to date for the ITS4mobility telematics system. The system is to be installed on 1,400 buses in the city of Goiânia in Brazil and will enhance the efficiency of bus operations.
MARANGONI PRODUCES CONTI RETREADS
Published at 19.06.2008 in Aftermarket, Components
The Italian Marangoni Group and Continental AG have signed a letter of understanding concerning a future global cooperative relationship. As outlined in the letter, Continental will grant Marangoni an exclusive license to market the ContiTread brand.
BOSCH: LONG-RANGE RADAR AND VIDEO SENSING TECHNOLOGIES WILL IMPROVE VEHICLE SAFETY
Published at 28.05.2008 in Components, Safety
Two of the most promising safety technologies -- forward-collision warning and lane-departure warning -- referenced by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) as key to reducing vehicle-related accidents and deaths were the topic of discussion at the Telematics Detroit 2008 conference.
