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Axles & Bearings
<span style="font-weight: 400">Axles can be either driving or non-driving axles. They maintain the position of the wheels relative to each other and to the bus body. A drive axle also transmits driving torque to the wheels. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400">Axles can either rotate with the wheels or they can be fixed to the bus body and have the wheels rotate around them. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400">Bearings constrain motion to the desired motion. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400">This page lists suppliers who deliver axles and bearings for buses and coaches, as well as the latest product news. </span>
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Bus Brakes & Components
<span style="font-weight: 400">The suppliers on this page manufacture brakes and brake systems as well as their constituent components for commercial vehicles such as buses and coaches. This page also features the latest product news and supplier updates. </span>
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Chassis & Chassis Components
<span style="font-weight: 400;">The chassis is the rolling chassis minus the powertrain, i.e. the frame on top of which the bus body sits but without the running gear such as the engine, transmission, driveshaft and so on. The suppliers listed on this page manufacture chassis and chassis components. For more specific supplier listings about parts, such as brakes, axles and bearings, steering components and more, navigate further down our products and services directory. </span>
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Drivetrain
<span style="font-weight: 400">A vehicle’s drivetrain comprises the components that deliver power to the driving wheels, excluding the engine. Depending on whether the buses have a manual or automatic transmission, these components differ. For instance, in a manual-transmission bus the drivetrain will consist of components such as a clutch, gearbox, flywheel etc. while in an automatic transmission it will consist of components such as a torque converter. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400">This page features suppliers who manufacture drivetrains for commercial vehicles such as buses and coaches, or suppliers who manufacture constituent parts. You will also find the latest supplier news and product updates here. </span>
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Electric Powertrain Systems
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Engine & Components
<span style="font-weight: 400">Engines can vary in type depending on the propulsion system used. A diesel bus for example will have an internal combustion engine, while electric buses have electric motors powered by electricity from batteries. Likewise in fuel-cell vehicles, where the electricity from the fuel cells powers an electric motor. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400">This page lists suppliers who manufacture engines, motors and components for buses and coaches. You will find additional resources, such as the latest news and product updates on this page as well.</span>
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Powertrain
<span style="font-weight: 400;">The powertrain comprises the drivetrain, engine and associated components. The powertrain together with the chassis makes up the rolling chassis that sits under a bus body. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">This is a directory of suppliers who manufacture powertrains or any components parts for buses and coaches. This page also features the latest product updates and supplier news. </span>
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Steering Components
<span style="font-weight: 400">Steering systems are made up of components that allow the driver to guide the direction of the vehicle. These components include a steering wheel and steering column. There are a few different mechanisms by which the steering wheel is able to guide the direction of the wheels. Electric and hydraulic power steering divert some of the engine power to assist with the steering function. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400">The suppliers on this page manufacture steering systems or their components. This page also features the latest product news. </span>
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Suspension & Dampers
<span style="font-weight: 400">This page features suppliers who manufacture suspensions and suspension systems as well as dampers and all the relevant components for these products. Components are things such as air bellows, levelling valves and levelling linkages, shock absorbers and springs. Suspensions are the connection between a vehicle and its wheels to allow relative motion between the two. </span>
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Wheels & Tyres
<span style="font-weight: 400">This page lists suppliers who manufacture wheels, wheel rims and tyres for buses and commercial vehicles. It also provides supplier news and product updates. </span>
Rolling Chassis News
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UK: Equipmake Partners with Golden Tours
Equipmake has announced it has secured a contract with Golden Tours to electrify ten Volvo B5 London Tour Buses.
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BAE Systems Technology to Power GILLIG’s Hydrogen Buses
BAE Systems has announced the details of its electric drive technology that will power GILLIG’s new hydrogen fuel cell transit buses.
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GILLIG Expands Engineering Capacity in Colorado
GILLIG has opened a new engineering centre in Colorado with its acquisition of select assets from Lightning eMotors and Lightning Systems.
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One-Thousandth E-bus in London Enters Service
TfL celebrates the launch of its 1,000th zero-emission bus – a StreetDeck Electroliner equipped with the Voith Electrical Drive System.
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ZF Unveils Next Generation Low-Floor Electric Axle for City Buses
At Busworld 2023, ZF will showcase its latest electric portal axle AxTrax 2 LF specifically designed for low-floor city buses.
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ZF at Busworld 2023
ZF is gearing up to present its latest advancements in bus and coach technologies at Busworld 2023 in Brussels (October 7-12).
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Škoda to Supply Electrical Equipment for New Trolleybuses in Sweden
Škoda Group will supply the complete electrical equipment for three trolleybuses being manufactured by Solaris for Landskrona, Sweden.
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B2B Event for the Bus and Coach Industry
PEI Mobility has confirmed its participation in Busworld 2023, which will be held in Brussels from 7 October 2023 to 12 October 2023.
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Blue Bird to Premiere Next-Gen Electric School Bus at STN Expo West
Electric and low-emission school bus manufacturer Blue Bird will present its next-generation Vision electric school bus at STN Expo West.
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BAE Systems to Power North America’s Largest Electric Bus Order
BAE Systems will provide its Gen3 electric drive system for up to 1,229 Nova Bus battery-electric buses ordered in Québec.
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Scania to Cease Production of Bus Bodies in Poland
Scania has announced plans to restructure its bus and coach business and cease body production for Scania bus chassis in Słupsk, Poland.
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Equipmake Extends Repowering Programme to UK Coach Sector
Equipmake has partnered with Westway Coaches to extend its electric drive repowering programme to the coach sector.
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Why Every Fleet Should Be Using Winter Treads
Totalkare Ltd discuss winter treads; how they’re different, why you need them, and how they can help to keep your fleet operating safely.
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Linburg Coach Travel Invests in Totalkare Wheel Alignment System
Linburg Coach Travel has improved its in-house testing facilities by purchasing an Electronic Wheel Alignment system from Totalkare.
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Wheel Balancing and Wheel Alignment: What’s the Difference?
Totalkare discusses the differences between wheel balancing and wheel alignment, giving insight into which type of equipment workshops need.
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MAN Unveils Lion’s Chassis E LF at Australasia Bus & Coach Expo
MAN Truck & Bus has unveiled its new Lion’s Chassis E LF electric low-floor chassis at the Australasia Bus & Coach Expo in Sydney.
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Equipmake to Repower First Bus Electric Vehicles in York
First Bus has contracted Equipmake to repower 12 of its first-generation electric Optare Versa buses in York, UK.
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Wheel Alignment: 3 Statistics Your Business Needs to Know
How does poor wheel alignment affect the vehicle, the driver and your finances? Totalkare breaks down the numbers.
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Voith and KEYOU to Present Hydrogen-Driven City Bus
KEYOU and Voith recently set up a first prototype for a hydrogen-driven city bus, which will be presented during IAA Transportation 2022.
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Santa Clara VTA Orders GILLIG Electric Hybrid Buses
Santa Clara Valley VTA has signed an agreement to procure a fleet of GILLIG buses equipped with Allison eGen Flex electric hybrid propulsion…
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Lightning eMotors Announces Electric Repower Programme
Lightning eMotors has announced a second generation repower programme to convert 40-foot transit buses to battery-electric power.
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IAA 2022: ZF Presents Advanced New eMobility Solutions for Commercial Vehicles
At IAA 2022, ZF will showcase its latest technologies supporting the commercial vehicle industry’s transformation towards a more sustainable…
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Blue Bird Announces Electric Repower Programme for School Buses
Blue Bird has announced it will offer a first-of-its-kind electric repower programme for gasoline and propane Blue Bird school buses.
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MAN to Launch Electric Bus Chassis for Global Market
MAN Truck & Bus has announced the upcoming launch of its electric bus (eBus) chassis for the global market.
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ZF Presents EcoLife CoachLine Transmission System
ZF has set a new industry benchmark in coach transmission system performance and efficiency with the unveiling of EcoLife CoachLine.
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Volgren to Trial Wrightbus Hydrogen Powertrains in Australia
Wrightbus will supply hydrogen fuel cell powertrain technology for two zero-emission Volgren hydrogen buses.
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Bridgestone Unveils Specially Designed Tyre for Electric Buses
Bridgestone has launched the Bridgestone R192E all-position radial tyre, which has been designed for electric buses.
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Voith to Supply Electric Drive System for TriMet Converted City Bus
TriMet recently received its first refurbished city bus that features a Voith Electrical Drive System (VEDS).
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Volvo Buses Launches New Global Electromobility Offer
Volvo Buses is expanding its electromobility offer worldwide with the launch of the new Volvo BZL Electric chassis.
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Mercedes-Benz do Brasil Presents Fully Electric Bus Chassis eO500U
Mercedes-Benz do Brasil has presented the fully electric eO500U bus chassis, specially designed for Latin American cities.
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ZF Launches Innovative Brake Actuator Platform
ZF's proven brake actuator platform lays foundations for safe bus braking maneuvers while optimizing OEM cost effectiveness.
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Michelin Introduce First Range Specifically Designed for Electric Buses
Michelin has introduced its first range of electric bus tires that can also be adapted for use on traditional urban and suburban vehicles.
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ZF Launches OnGuardMAX for Commercial Vehicles in China
ZF is preparing for volume production of OnGuardMAX - its most advanced autonomous emergency braking assistance system - in China.
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Lightning eMotors Partners with Soderholm Bus & Mobility in Hawaii
Lightning eMotors has signed a new exclusive partnership with Soderholm Bus & Mobility to provide powertrains for commercial bus customers.
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Bridgestone Unveils New Flagship High Mileage, Fuel Saving Bus Tyre
Bridgestone has launched its new flagship tyre in the city bus segment, the Bridgestone U-AP 002, designed to lower fuel consumption.
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Daimler Buses Launches Bus Chassis for Brazilian Market
Daimler Buses and Mercedes-Benz do Brasil have launched the OF 1621 bus chassis on the Brazilian market.
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New Mercedes-Benz Euro VI Touring Coaches for Taiwanese Market
Daimler Buses is launching its first Euro VI touring coach in the Taiwanese market, based on the Spanish-made Mercedes-Benz OC 500 chassis.
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Omnitek Receives Certification for 13-Liter Natural Gas Engine
Omnitek Engineering Corp. has received EURO VI Phase-E certification for its OT13 heavy-duty natural gas engine.
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Wrightbus Equips Electric Buses with Voith Electrical Drive Systems
Voith and Wrightbus have entered an exclusive partnership for the supply of electrical drive systems for second generation fuel cell buses.
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ZF Upgrades EcoLife Transmission Software on New York Bus Fleet
ZF recently completed software upgrades to 740 New York City Transit buses to significantly improve fuel economy.
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Wabtec and Keolis Group Sign Global Cooperation Agreement
Wabtec Corporation and Keolis Group will partner on commercial activities and development of products for transit and freight industries.
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Large Order for DAF Components from Solaris
Solaris has placed an order for 120 engines with DAF Components for use in new articulated buses, which will soon be introduced in Israel.
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Scania’s New Powertrain Saving Fuel in City Buses
Scania’s new bus generation saves fuel in several ways, as the weight of both chassis and body are significantly lower than before.
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Voith Strengthens Its Market Presence in Morocco
Voith to equip 500 Mercedes-Benz buses with DIWA.6 automatic transmissions, ensuring efficient and sustainable public transport in Morocco
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Dana Launches Production of Spicer Electrified™ eS9000r e-Axle
The e-Axle for class 4 and 5 commercial applications will be available for ordering by vehicle manufacturers in the third quarter of 2020.
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ZF Innovation Award for CeTrax Electric Drive at Busworld
ZF's CeTrax electric drive technology allows buses used for public transportation to operate with zero emissions.