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Maintenance Equipment
All equipment used to provide maintenance to buses.
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Maintenance Services
All aspects that cover maintenance services for buses / the bus sector.
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Predictive Maintenance
The suppliers listed here provide sensors and other digital technologies to allow bus operators to maintain their fleets more effectively, when they need it, rather than at set, scheduled times.
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Repowering
Repowering services are performed by companies that specialise in converting traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) buses to electric buses. This process typically involves removing the existing engine, transmission and other ICE components, and replacing them with an electric motor, battery pack and associated power electronics. Repowering services may also include other modifications to the bus, such as upgrading the suspension or braking systems to accommodate the additional weight of the battery pack. The goal of re-powering is to extend the useful life of existing buses while reducing their emissions and operating costs. This can be a cost-effective alternative to purchasing new electric buses, especially for fleets with large numbers of older buses that are still in good condition. Overall, repowering services are an important part of the transition to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly public transportation system.
Maintenance & Servicing News
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Torque Tools: 7 Safety Tips You Absolutely Need to Know
To help you keep your teams and your tools safe, Totalkare Ltd put together some simple safety tips for working with torque tools.
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Victoria to Upskill Mechanics to Work on Zero-Emission Buses
Victoria has invested in a pilot programme to upskill bus diesel mechanics and transport technicians to work on zero-emission electric buses…
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F-Gas Certification: Who Needs It and Why?
F-gases were created as an alternative to ozone-depleting substances, but they are still greenhouse gasses that are tightly regulated.
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Totalkare Podcast: Why a Headlamp Tester Could Prevent MOT Failure
The number-one reason for a vehicle failing its MOT is because of the headlamps. Find out how a headlamp tester could help you pass.
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7 Practical Torque Tool Tips for Better Accuracy
Totalkare has put together the most common torque tool tips to follow and mistakes to avoid – for the best possible accuracy.
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Why Your Fleet’s AC Should Never Be Ignored
If you’re looking to reduce costs and get the longest life out of your AC system, it pays to understand the finer details of how things work…
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Adjustable Access Platforms for Bus Roof and Window Maintenance
Pfaff Verkehrstechnik has reached international success with their height-adjustable access platforms for bus roof and window maintenance.
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Stratio Helps GAI to Reduce Downtime with Predictive Maintenance
Stratio is helping Go-Ahead Ireland (GAI) envision a zero-downtime future by minimising service disruptions with predictive maintenance.
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Totalkare Podcast: How to Make Inspection Pits Safe for Your Workers
In this podcast from Totalkare, you'll learn about inspection pit misconceptions and how to make your inspection pits safe.
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Podcast Discussion – Mobile Column Lifts, Fixed Lifts, or Pits?
In Totalkare's latest podcast they compare the most popular lift solutions: Mobile Column Lifts, Fixed Lifts, and Vehicle Inspection Pits.
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Torque Tools: How to Choose the Right Tool for the Right Job
When it comes to torque jobs, there’s a huge range of different tasks in any workshop and a huge range of toque tools to choose from.
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We Are Supporting Urban Bus Fleets to Predict Failures
Stratio details their project with Arriva in the Czech Republic and the use of their planned predictive vehicle care.
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Work Begins on MBTA's Sustainable Bus Maintenance Facility
Construction is underway on the MBTA's sustainable Quincy Bus Maintenance Facility, which will aid the transition to a zero-emission fleet.
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Official Opening Expansion of Global HQ Stertil B.V.
On 3 March the official opening of the expansion of the Stertil B.V. facility in Kootstertille was performed by the Commissioner to the King…
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TST Selects Stratio's Predictive Fleet Maintenance Technology
TST selects Stratio's predictive fleet maintenance technology to modernise operation in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area.
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Emissions Analysis: What Will the Road Industry Look Like in 20 Years?
Manufacturers are more eco-aware than ever, but road transport is still responsible for around 20% of the UK greenhouse gas emissions.
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Stratio and Freeway Fleet Systems Join Forces
Stratio and Freeway Fleet Systems join forces to introduce predictive fleet maintenance to the UK’s bus and coach sector.
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Emissions Standards: Have the Regulations Changed Anything?
The Euro 1 Standard was the first in a series of emissions standards for vehicles out on the roads, but has this made a difference?
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Predictive Fleet Maintenance for Bus Operations
Read a summary of the Go-Ahead project with Stratio before the webinar Predictive Fleet Maintenance for Bus Operations on March 23 2022.
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The Stertil Group Announces the Acquisition of Nussbaum®
The Stertil Group, located in the Netherlands, proudly announces the acquisition as from 16th February 2022 of Nussbaum Custom Lifts GmbH.
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Emissions Analysis: Here’s What Workshops Need to Know
Totalkare Ltd explains how to cut costs whilst effectively testing the emissions of petrol and diesel vehicles.
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Pfaff Verkehrstechnik Supply Adjustable Roof Working Platforms for Buses
Pfaff Verkehrstechnik is expanding its product portfolio to include adjustable roof working platforms for buses to help with maintenance.
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Bluebird Coaches Upgrades Column Lifts with Totalkare
Bluebird Coaches upgrades its vehicle lifting equipment with a brand-new set of flexible mobile column lifts from Totalkare.
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U.S. DoT Announces Funding for Bus Maintenance Facility and Electric Bus Infrastructure in Napa Valley
The U.S DoT has provided Napa Valley Transportation Authority with a $19.92 million loan for the Vine Bus Maintenance Facility Project.