Go-Ahead recognised for its reduction in carbon emissions
The Go-Ahead Group One of Imperial Engineering’s major customers for bus parts, The Go-Ahead Group, has been awarded an A-rating by the Carbon Disclosure Project for its work to reduce…
Bus and coach parts
Supporting operators during the challenging winter months
Although we are still yet to see any sign of snow, this time of year is challenging for bus operators as daylight hours are reduced, temperatures drop significantly and driving…
Electric water pump technology on hybrid and electric buses
The UK is one of the leading countries in the world when it comes to the introduction of ultra-low emission diesel-electric hybrid and zero emission electric buses. According to Transport…
Imperial Engineering stocks up bus parts as Brexit deadline looms
Imperial Engineering increases stock levels With under six weeks before the Brexit transition period expires on 31st December, bus parts specialist, Imperial Engineering, has increased its stock levels by over…
Imperial’s recommended prop shaft checks for PSVs
Prop shaft / drive shaft checks Prop shafts, often called drive shafts, transmit the rotational torque from the gearbox/engine to the drive axle, while allowing for relative movement between the…
The importance of the bus brake disc
Bus brake discs The brake disc, or rotor, is one of the most important elements that makes up the air disc brake assembly on buses and coaches, in fact it…
New study claims bus investment is crucial to economic recovery
The nation’s bus network is going to play a major role in helping the UK to recover from the economic ravages of the pandemic, according to a new study commissioned…
Electric transport gathers momentum with bus trials
The quest for zero-emission public transport has not been slowed by the Covid-19 pandemic with more operators committing to trials and orders of fully-electric buses. Bus and rail operator Abellio…
The importance of regular air dryer filter cartridge changes
Air dryer filter cartridges Although a humble service part, air dryer filter cartridges play an important role within the compressed air system. Typically part of the air dryer assembly, the…
Imperial welcomes operator returns to service
Bus services returning to normal News that bus services across the UK are resuming this month as lockdown restrictions are eased has been welcomed by leading supplier of OE bus…