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…
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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…
PSV sector focused on zero emission target
COVID-19 has created a serious dichotomy for the public transport sector. The pandemic has caused many passengers to suspend bus usage and revert back to car journeys, just at a…
Preventative maintenance for Gardner Denver Hydrovane compressors
Compared to a conventional diesel bus, hybrid buses are fundamentally different when it comes to producing the compressed air for the braking and auxiliary systems, as they feature standalone electrically…
Recognising the challenges faced by the coach sector
Coach sector facing challenges The Covid-19 crisis has proved to be highly challenging for the transport industry with operators and their staff throughout the UK acting quickly and decisively to…
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…