JKT International adds a Plaxton Leopard
JKT International of Walsall has upgraded its fleet by taking delivery of a Volvo B8R with Leopard bodywork. It has been supplied by Plaxton...
VDL delivers another cut in TCO for Futura 2
No manufacturer is neglecting desires to see operating costs reduced, and VDL says it has done just that with its Futura 2 coach thanks...
Allison announces nine-speed ‘box
Allison used IAA in Hanover to announce its new nine-speed automatic for the bus market. It will replace the existing 2000 Series six-speed and...
We are ready for Euro 7, says Cummins as it reveals concept
Cummins used IAA Hanover to “represent the next leap forward in diesel engine evolution” by displaying a concept of how a Euro 7 engine...
VDL reveals an updated driveline for Futura 2
alt="" src="https://www.route-one.net/wp-content/uploads/PICT0149.jpg" /> Revised Futura 2 driveline delivers downspeeding and an economy boost VDL has announced details of the new DAF/ZF driveline in its Futura...
New life for hybrids after refurb by Volvo for contract
Volvo has proved that there is a second life for hybrid buses, with the delivery of three B5LH diesel-electric hybrids to Hampshire-based Xelabus as...
ZF to target smaller bus engines with PowerLine?
alt="" src="https://www.route-one.net/wp-content/uploads/ZF_PowerLine.jpg" /> PowerLine is an eight-speed automatic gearbox suited to smaller engines ZF has raised the likelihood of offering a gearbox that is a...
Cummins reveals new versatile electric driveline
Modular concept can be used as zero-emission or range extender package in urban on interurban work Electric driveline is either zero emission or equipped with range...
Allison raises possibility of nine-speed bus ‘box
Existing six-speed range (pictured) may be replaced by nine-ratio units Allison revealed early details of the nine-speed gearbox that it plans to introduce in 2020...
No limit ZF stop-start tech to debut in early 2017
Manufacturer’s development is complete; in-vehicle testing now well underway with OEMs, it says First EcoLife gearboxes with stop-start compatibility are due in Q1 2017 ZF has...
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QPaths automates home-to-school assessements for LAs
QRoutes, a provider of software solutions to local authority (LA) transport planners, has launched QPaths. The new product will automate the assessment of children’s...
Warrington’s Own Buses takes 86 AirBubbl filter units
Warrington’s Own Buses has installed 86 AirBubbl units from AirLabs into the cabs of its vehicles to protect drivers from the risk of airborne...
Call for one-year testing exemption for ‘highly compliant’
The difficulty of returning heavy vehicle testing to normal in the wake of a temporary halt earlier this year has been underlined by a...
