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It is estimated that by 2050, 74 percent of Europe’s vehicle stock will be battery powered. What role will the standardisation of these batteries play in this story? Roger Brereton, heads of sales at steering system manufacturer Pailton Engineering, assesses the arguments for and against greater standardisation.

According to the Department of Transport, a town with 200 electric buses could reduce its CO2 emissions by around 7,400 tonnes a year. That would be equal to taking 3,600 diesel cars off the road. The environmental incentives are obvious, so why not full charge ahead? Here, Roger Brereton, head of sales at steering system specialist Pailton Engineering, explains some of the technological barriers to the widespread adoption of electric buses.

Steering system specialist, Pailton Engineering has designed and manufactured steering system components for British bus manufacturer Optare, enabling the delivery of 37 new electric double-decker buses for the London-based public transport operator Tower Transit.

Coventry-based steering system specialist, Pailton Engineering has added to its quality assurance (QA) equipment with the addition of an Absolute Arm 7-axis with RS5 laser scanner. This articulated measuring arm offers tactile probing and surfacing scanning of steering parts, to generate a precise 3D image of intricate products on-screen, with precise measurements of its geometry.

Globally, two megatrends continue to propel change in the commercial vehicle sector; specifically, the need for cleaner and safer mobility. So, what will 2020 have in store for original eqipment manufacturers (OEMs)?

In a world-first for the bus market, steering system specialist Pailton Engineering has announced its new electric memory steering column. Designed to be installed on buses and coaches, this new product enables the steering wheel position to automatically adjust for drivers on an individual basis, controlled by a joystick or by Bluetooth connection.

The military vehicle industry relies on concurrent design of all critical components, from specialist military-grade manufacturers. While multiple organisations optimise their own contributions simultaneously however, confidentiality must be maintained throughout the supply chain. Here, Harry Makrygiannis of Pailton Engineering, explains how this complex production method is managed from a steering system supplier’s perspective.

In the United States, an epic backyard project will see the creation of a life-size, functional Lamborghini Aventador. The car is not entirely 3D printed, but rather demonstrates the impressive potential of 3D printing for the wider vehicle industry. Here, Kostas Poulios explains how 3D printing is used in large vehicle manufacturing and whether this method could play a role in the production of safety critical parts.

Manufacturer of bespoke steering systems, Pailton Engineering, is celebrating its 50-year anniversary. Pailton Engineering designs and creates world class steering systems for niche vehicle sectors, including bus and coaches, trucks, utility, off-highway and military vehicles. As a world leader in specialist vehicle manufacturing, the company is commemorating its half century of success from its engineering base in Coventry.