Managing the journey to zero bus emissions with effective compliance
Zero bus emissions Buses remain the most popular form of public transport, accounting for around 50% of all passenger journeys in the UK. They are also one of the least carbon…
Bus and coach parts
The importance of regular ‘e-compressor’ maintenance
Hybrid and electric buses from a range of manufacturers including BYD ADL, Caetano, Optare, Volvo, Yutong and Wrightbus, have become commonplace on urban services where there are stringent environmental controls….
Tools for maximising brake system service life
Maintenance for braking systems Inexpensive special tools such as measuring gauges play an essential role in maximising the service life and performance of bus disc brake systems. That’s according to…
Recovery funding to be extended for bus industry in England
Recovery fund The UK’s leading distributor of OE parts and components for the bus and coach sector, Imperial Engineering, has applauded the Government’s decision to extend the pandemic recovery funding…
Winter maintenance tips: Disc brake system care
Disc brake care Wet winter weather conditions place the spotlight on the need to ensure key vehicle systems are properly maintained to safeguard their intended service life. Disc brake assemblies,…
Imperial Engineering looks forward to the sector’s recovery in 2022
Established for almost sixty years and now a third-generation family business, Imperial Engineering is one of the leading distributors of OEM parts to the bus and coach sector. As the…
John Dwight interview: Standing by OE products in the bus and coach sector
This month’s issue of Route One magazine features an interview with Imperial Engineering’s Sales Director, John Dwight, on the advantages of OE parts as opposed to remanufactured alternatives. OE parts…
OEM remanufactured Mattei e-compressors for Optare applications
Mattei e-compressors Imperial Engineering has added OEM remanufactured Mattei electric air compressors to its extensive range of compressors, service kits and upgrades for hybrid and electric buses equipped with electric…
Hydrogen fuel cell project aims to repurpose diesel coaches
A project backed by funding from the EU is involving Coventry University’s Centre for Advanced Low Carbon Propulsion Systems (C-ALPS) to play a “significant role” in developing hydrogen fuel cell-electric…
Understanding AdBlue exhaust treatment technology
AdBlue Exhaust Treatment Vehicles fitted with AdBlue exhaust gas treatment systems are now the norm in PSV workshops since the Euro VI legislation came into force in 2015. The technology,…