USA REQUIRES ESP ON LARGE COMMERCIAL BUSES
Published at 22.05.2012 in Components, Safety
The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed a new federal motor vehicle safety standard to require electronic stability control (ESC) systems on large commercial trucks, motorcoaches, and other large buses, with a GVW of greater than 11,793 kg.
NEW VOITH TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE FUEL ECONOMY ON CITY TRANSIT BUSES
Published at 19.05.2012 in Components, International developments
Voith has introduced its patented SensoTop technology for heavy-duty transit buses into the North American market. SensoTop is designed to optimize bus transmission gear-shifting to reduce fuel consumption, saving transit systems money and further advancing Voith's strong commitment to environmental sustainability. Last year, Voith opened a hybrid power-train development center near San Diego which will further develop Voith's innovative hybrid diesel/electric power-train drive systems for transit buses.
AVM SELECTS CHINESE ENGINES TO POWER ITS BUSES
Published at 08.05.2012 in Components, International developments
Bus and truck builder AVM Africa of Harare, Zimbabwe, which has traditionally built its vehicles using DAF engines, is to introduce Chinese engines in their current line of vehicles. AVM says the use of these engines will cut its production costs with about 50 percent.
DAF ANNOUNCES EURO 6 ENGINES WITH COMMON RAIL
Published at 14.04.2012 in Components, Environment
DAF Trucks announces a new engine generation, developed for the new Euro 6 emissions legislation. The 12.9 litre Euro 6 MX-13 engine uses ultra-modern common rail technology, a turbo with variable geometry and advanced controls for maximum efficiency. In order to comply with the strict Euro 6 emissions requirements, it features exhaust gas recirculation, together with SCR technology and an active soot filter.
CUMMINS ISB6.7 CHANGES GEAR FOR EURO VI
Published at 05.04.2012 in Components, Environment
Cummins’ next generation of the ISB6.7 engine for the planned Euro VI emissions was revealed at the company’s European Technical Centre. The 6.7 litre engine range extends up to 310 HP for truck and coach installations, and 280 HP for bus applications. Peak torque remains at a high level of 1100 Nm. The latest version of Cummins 6 cylinder B Series builds on the pedigree of the B5.9 and ISBe 6.7 engines.
