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The quest to make materials harder, stronger and lighter is one with constantly shifting goals, but for vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), it’s one with real design and performance advantages. Here, Kostas Poulios, principal design & development engineer at steering system specialist Pailton Engineering, explains the importance of induction hardening for fundamental vehicle components.

Steering system specialist, Pailton Engineering has appointed Stephen Moore as its new business development manager. Moore brings with him over 20 years of experience in mechanical and design engineering roles and commercial positions. Merging an engineer’s mind with sales proficiency, Moore is set to nurture and expand Pailton Engineering’s customer portfolio.

In the City of Indaiatuba in Brazil, a Yanmar Solis 90 CV tractor was employed to carry out the spraying and disinfection of the city’s streets from April 15 to May 8. In the pre-pandemic era, we may not have seen heavy equipment repurposed in this way, but increasingly, construction vehicles are compatible with a range of innovative attachments. Here, Roger Brereton, head of sales at steering system specialist Pailton Engineering, explores the design considerations for this evolving and versatile breed of construction vehicle.

£4.2 billion was set aside for UK rail electrification schemes in 2012, but what results are apparent eight years later? Here, Roger Brereton of suspension link manufacturer Pailton Engineering, gives the current state of play and explains why locomotive parts suppliers have a key role in keeping electrification projects on track.

As we collectively endeavour to stay safe in public spaces, public transport is one area where innovation is required to limit the potential spread of coronavirus. Here, Roger Brereton, head of sales at steering systems specialist Pailton Engineering, tells the story behind the development of the detachable steering wheel and how it might be used to improve safety conditions for bus drivers.

Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as lane change assist have the potential to significantly increase safety in commercial vehicles. But, are smart systems really the smart choice? Here, Roger Brereton, head of sales at steering system specialist, Pailton Engineering, explains why in this age of innovation, we shouldn’t ignore the importance of marrying quality steering system components with ADAS technology.

According to the Hydrogen Council, hydrogen powered fuel cell vehicles could constitute up to twenty percent of the world’s total vehicle fleet by 2050. This estimate rests on the assumption that hydrogen will play a wider role in our energy needs and will be particularly suited for powering vehicles with heavy payloads and longer ranges. Here, Roger Brereton, head of sales at steering systems specialist Pailton Engineering, explains why both hydrogen and electric vehicles have a role to play in our future transportation needs.

A number of European cities have committed to securing only zero-emission buses by 2025. However, to achieve this objective, manufacturers must make bold design choices, radically changing bus componentry, systems, and bodywork. Here Roger Brereton, head of sales at steering system manufacturer Pailton Engineering, weighs in on the debate for greater electric bus design standardisation.

The KPMG Autonomous Vehicle Readiness Index has provided a welcome stimulus to debate the development of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology. However, the index arguably understates the importance of testing. Here, Roger Brereton, head of sales at steering systems specialist Pailton Engineering, discusses the importance of testing in allowing manufacturers to bring AVs to the market.