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Nexus urges operators to take up smart ticketing

Published: February 7th, 2012
Operators in the North-East could get a potential grant of £1,000 per bus

Operators in the North-East could get a potential grant of £1,000 per bus

North-East operators told to contact Nexus before the end of June

Nexus, the Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, is urging North East bus operators to sign up for a scheme to fund the preparation of their vehicles for smart ticketing.

All companies operating registered services within or into the Tees Valley, County Durham, Darlington, Northumberland or Tyne and Wear are included and have been asked to contact Nexus before the end of June.

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Nationalexpress.com customers stay mobile

Published: February 7th, 2012
The simplified mobile site brings in 27% of new online visitors to National Express

The simplified mobile site brings in 27% of new online visitors to National Express

Digital marketing agency, One Black Bear, has launched a new mobilefriendly website for National Express, which it claims has displayed incredible success and proves smartphone adaptations are essential for good business.

The mobile version was launched last December alongside the brand-new website, also designed by One Black Bear, as a stand-alone application using only the key elements and features essential for planning a journey while out and about.

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Go North East launches mobile ticketing

Published: February 7th, 2012

Go North East (GNE) has partnered with Corethree to develop a mobile ticketing system for passengers. The new service was launched on February 8.

The Corethree mobile platform, Core Engine, delivers both service information and mobile ticketing to passengers using iPhone, Blackberry and Android smartphone devices.

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Sustained benefits gain four-year extension

Published: January 31st, 2012
Go-Ahead Group says installing the MiX system across its fleet, including konectbus, has led to improved fuel and accident rates

Go-Ahead Group says installing the MiX system across its fleet, including konectbus, has led to improved fuel and accident rates

The fleet management partnership between Go-Ahead Group and MiX Telematics has seen fuel efficiency increase by 12% and accidents reduce by 17.6% since 2007/8. This has resulted in the contract between the two companies being extended for a further four years.

Originally covering 3,500 buses nationwide, including 1,500 in London, the on-going and sustained success of the programme has seen the contract grow over the past three years. MiX now monitors the performance of 4,000 Go-Ahead buses.

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Tachodisc TV stars

Published: January 31st, 2012

Documentary ‘Innovating UK Manufacturing’ showcases the organisations who are performing at their best and well placed for the future

Tachodisc has taken part in a new television series, which analyses the significant role manufacturing has played over many years in the wealth creation of industries and its continued importance to the growth of the UK economy. The documentary was first broadcast on January 8, 2012 on BBC/ ITV freesat 402 and Sky digital channel 231. It will be repeated on Wednesday, February 8 at 2000hrs.

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Torotrak-Allison Transmission joint project progresses

Published: November 30th, 2011
A Torotrak transmission incorporated in a mechanical hybrid application

A Torotrak transmission incorporated in a mechanical hybrid application

Concept proven, timing to market could meet new legislation for commercial vehicle fuel economy

Gearless traction drive company Torotrak PLC is progressing to the next stage in its programme with Allison Transmissions Inc for mid- to large-size commercial vehicles. The programme has proved the transmission’s required performance on concept hardware. The next phase will develop prototypes of a fully representative production design.

Having completed an extensive process of knowledge transfer to Allison personnel, Allison Transmissions will lead the programme towards production while Torotrak provides ongoing specialist technical support and engineering consultancy.

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Real time visibility of fleet management

Published: October 4th, 2011
TomTom

A few key elements combine to form a powerful management tool

The highly competitive nature of coach and bus services, combined with the industry’ tight margins, has put companies under increasing pressure to scrutinise their operational performance.

Vehicle tracking and navigation technology systems offer one of most logical options for maximizing efficiency and reliability. These systems have evolved over recent years to become extremely sophisticated management tools, helping to drive down costs and boost quality of service.

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Stagecoach trials CNG powered EcoCity bus

Published: October 4th, 2011
MAN’s CNG-powered buses already operate in several parts of Europe

MAN’s CNG-powered buses already operate in several parts of Europe

Stagecoach has launched a sixweek trial in Liverpool of a new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered MAN bus.

The 12-metre EcoCity can also run on biomethane, which is already used as a fuel by the group as part of a project in Lincoln. The low-floor bus, which is right-hand drive for the UK market, is expected to meet the new Euro 6 engine emissions standards, which will come into force in January 1, 2014.

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ZF success in Russia

Published: September 20th, 2011
ZF’s AV 132 portal axle

Free flow of passengers: ZF’s AV 132 portal axle allows for a consistent lowfloor design in the entire vehicle. Below: The 6-speed ZF-EcoLife automatic transmission transfers higher torques with lower fuel consumption

RUSSIA ZF Friedrichshafen AG is claiming major success in the Russian bus market as 2011 has seen Moscow transportation authorities order more than 2,000 lowfloor citybuses equipped with ZF driveline, chassis, and steering technology. The entire order goes to the largest Russian automotive operation, the GAZ Group.

In 2006, ZF entered a strategic partnership with the GAZ Autobus Division, which has become a major customer for ZF.

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Verticle LED mounting bracket for rear lights

Published: August 31st, 2011
LED Autolamps vertical mounting bracket

LED Autolamps vertical mounting bracket

LED Autolamps, manufacturer of commercial vehicle LED lighting, has introduced a new vertically mounted rear lamp for vehicles with limited fitting space, such as specialist rear-access vehicles including minibuses. Made from tough and durable ABS plastic, the bracket has been specifically designed to accept LED Autolamps’ 80 series rear lamp modules.

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