Bus and Coach Engineering: Policies, Technologies and Strategies for the Low Carbon Economy

Add to Calendar 2015-09-03 08:30 2015-09-03 16:45 Europe/London Bus and Coach Engineering: Policies, Technologies and Strategies for the Low Carbon Economy

Utilising solid case studies from the innovative pilot projects, the 2nd Bus and Coach Engineering Seminar will provide practical answers to which low carbon solutions are proving to be economically and technically viable. Real world examples from Reading Buses, Bath Bus Company, Torotrak and more will also demonstrate what the industry has learned about implementing these solutions. 

 IMechE, London
Date:03 Sep 2015
Time:08:30 - 16:45
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Contact:t_churcher@imeche.org
Location:IMechE, London
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Institution of Mechanical Engineers, One Birdcage Walk, London SW1H 9JJ 

Discount for Zemo Partnership members

Description:

Utilising solid case studies from the innovative pilot projects, the 2nd Bus and Coach Engineering Seminar will provide practical answers to which low carbon solutions are proving to be economically and technically viable. Real world examples from Reading Buses, Bath Bus Company, Torotrak and more will also demonstrate what the industry has learned about implementing these solutions. 

Key issues: 

  • Overcoming the barriers to a broader roll-out of fully electric and hybrid vehicles 
  • The viability of using alternative fuels such as CNG and biofuels 
  • Maintenance and automation: technology transfer from trucks, cars and other industries 
  • Planning for what comes next: future legislation and technology development

Speakers include:

  • John Bickerton, Chief Engineer, Reading Buses
  • Collin Field, Engineering Director, Bath Bus Company 
  • Phil Herlingshaw, Engineering Manager, Reading Buses
  • Garry Wilson, Director for Business Development, Advanced Propulsion Centre UK
  • Jon Hilton, Product Development and Sales Director, Torotrak

15% Early Bird Discount - ends 10 July! LowCVP members can book at IMechE member rates. Book here. 

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