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As more people turn to public transport, bus companies need to be particularly vigilant of battery failure
As more commuters turn to public transport as a means to save money amidst rising fuel prices and general vehicle upkeep, bus companies need to be particularly vigilant when it comes to battery maintenance to avoid failure and inconveniencing travellers, warns CTEK, a leading global brand in the care and maintenance of vehicle batteries. Efficient battery charging of buses in the public transport network is essential as it can have a significa... [more]
Vauxhall extends Movano range
Vauxhall has added a 17-seater Minibus and 6- and 9-seater Combis to its Movano range. The new Movano Minibus is available to order now with manual transmission. The new Movano Minibus Tecshift, 6- and 9-Seater Combis will be available to order from June. Movano Combi prices start from £28,665 on-the-road including VAT. Prices for the Movano Minibus start at £29,798.33 excluding VAT. Providing even more luggage space and without compromising ... [more]
Europeans are leaders in range extenders for hybrid cars
By value, hybrid cars are now the largest electric vehicle sector and, since they will be with us for at least fifteen more years, improving the hybrid technology is of major interest. Indeed, it will benefit the rapidly growing sectors of hybrid buses, trucks, boats and aircraft. For example, the new IDTechEx report, "Electric Buses and Taxis 2011-2021" forecasts over 91,000 hybrid electric buses being made in 2021. They will sell for up to ... [more]
Green hybrid-power buses spread water-saving message in Manchester
In addition to burning less fuel and creating lower levels of emissions, Manchester’s hybrid electric buses have been helping the environment in more ways than one in recent weeks. The eco-friendly buses have also been spreading a water-saving message thanks to an advertising campaign for United Utilities. The ‘You spot it, we’ll stop it’ campaign to promote the United Utilities Leakline was the result of a team effort between the water compan... [more]
Trends for buses are downward except for minibuses
Big buses registrations have fallen 31% May 2010 versus last year with a sharp fall for double decks. Big coaches registrations are down 31% at May 2010 on a year earlier. However, there was a 7.2% rise in 3.5t to 8.5t buses at May and 18.4 per cent year to date. “Trends for buses are generally downward, except for minibuses,” said Robin Dickeson, manager, commercial vehicle affairs at the SMMT. “Coaches, though down in May are rising on the ... [more]
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Bus coach and minibus in the news
New minibus will "open so many doors" for children with special needs
A minibus was handed over to a school for children with special needs yesterday.
St Neots to get hourly Cambridge bus service - Offords set to lose out
ST NEOTS will soon have buses to and from Cambridge every 15 minutes.
Scottish Cup final: Ghost-town capital as game of a lifetime kicks off
SCOTLAND’S capital will see a massive exodus today as tens of thousands of football supporters head west for the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final in 116 years.
