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Since its emergence, Internet of Things (IoT) technology has taken the world by storm with its ability to make ordinary objects ‘smart’. The transport industry is no exception. The technology is widely used to enable bus managers to control and monitor their assets and gain valuable insight into the condition of their vehicles. Roger Brereton of Pailton Engineering explains why this isn’t enough.

In contrast to Henry Ford’s model of standardised car production, the introduction of the modern MINI in 2000 shifted customer demands for customisation in passenger vehicles. However, the need for flexible production isn’t solely confined to consumer cars. We investigate how military vehicle manufacturers are using flexible production methods to fulfil requirements for customised vehicles.

In Singapore, the country’s civil defence force has launched a radical line of new-age fire trucks, to replace the conventional box shape. Designed for narrow urban streets, the vehicles look more like a rugged SUV than a traditional truck. But, what does this unique re-design tell us about forthcoming changes for the wider emergency vehicle industry?

At Busworld 2019, custom steering system manufacturer Pailton Engineering, is offering a potential solution to poor cabin hygiene. The company will explore the potential of a detachable bus steering wheel — a concept designed for infection prevention and the reduction of work-related sickness among the bus and coach driving workforce. Pailton Engineering is welcoming bus manufacturers to discuss the feasibility of this invention at stand 319 in Brussels on October 18-23.

First coined by the philosopher Aristotle, it's said that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. This couldn’t be more the case when engineering ultra-low emission commercial vehicles.

A growing requirement for tight turning circles is being introduced in the design and development of highly competitive military vehicles. But what are the crucial design considerations to achieve this sought-after feature?

Grease nipple or greased for life? It’s a choice that vehicle manufacturers must make when considering the preventative maintenance schedules of the end user.

Data from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) annual report, An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking, states the average cost of operating each road freight vehicle in the United States is $1.69 per mile. Factoring in fuel, insurance, wages and maintenance, the report gives a figure on the total cost of ownership. Here, Roger Brereton

Welcoming 3,700 exhibitors from 63 countries, Bauma is the world’s leading trade fair for construction. No surprise then, that visitors witnessed a plethora of new technologies launched at the 2019 show. In this rapidly-changing market, mid-level volume, bespoke manufacturing in the tier-two realm is increasingly important to allow for these innovations. Launches from the biggest