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The Intricacies of Bus Lift Exporters
In the vast and complex world of automotive equipment, bus lift exporters occupy a unique and critical niche. These entities are responsible for the production and distribution of bus lifts, a type of heavy-duty equipment used for lifting buses for maintenance and repair.Get more news about bus lift exporter,you can vist our website!

Bus lift exporters are companies that specialize in the manufacturing and export of bus lifts. These lifts are designed to handle the significant weight of buses, making them an essential tool in bus depots and repair shops worldwide.

The role of a bus lift exporter extends beyond just manufacturing and selling. They are often involved in the design and development of new lifting technologies, working closely with bus manufacturers and repair shops to understand their needs and challenges. This collaboration helps in developing lifts that are safe, efficient, and tailored to the specific requirements of the industry.

One of the key challenges faced by bus lift exporters is the diverse and ever-changing safety regulations in different countries. Bus lifts must comply with specific safety standards to ensure the safety of the workers using them. Therefore, these lifts must be designed and manufactured to meet these standards.

Another challenge is the rapid advancement in bus technology. With the advent of electric buses and other new technologies, bus lifts need to evolve to accommodate these changes. Exporters must invest in research and development to keep up with these advancements.

Despite these challenges, there are several opportunities for bus lift exporters. The increasing focus on public transportation in many countries is leading to a higher demand for buses, and consequently, bus lifts. Moreover, the trend towards electric buses is creating new requirements for bus lifts, opening up new markets for these exporters.

In conclusion, bus lift exporters play a crucial role in the global bus industry. They ensure that buses are maintained and repaired safely and efficiently, contributing to the smooth operation of public transportation systems worldwide.

Testing of electric motorcycles for the use on public roads

The previous issue of Automotive Navigator Magazine, we mentioned about testing for energy consumption to be certified on the No.5 power-saving labelled electric motorcycle. In this issue, we will cover other necessary testing topics of electric motorcycles to be registered with the Department of Land Transport (DLT) for the ride on public roads.Get more news about motorcycle testing equipment exporter,you can vist our website!

In general before applying for motorcycles registration to be use on public roads, the equipment concerning safety must be inspected and tested, for example, rear-view mirrors, audible warning devices, and speedometer. In case of electric motorcycle, power of motor driven must be tested, in order to comply with the Announcement of the Department of Land Transport regarding the determination on rated power of electric motor driven vehicle under the Motor Vehicle Act 2560 which the enforcement on the vehicles driven by electric motors including the electric motorcycles in order to be driven continuously on the road with the speed the drivers' commands.

Scope of Department of Land Transport’ s Announcement of the determination on power of electric motor driven vehicle under the Motor Vehicle Act 2560

1. Intercity, business services, sightseeing, rental services, and personal cars, powered by electric motors, shall have rated power of electric motor not less than 15 kilowatts and can drive vehicle at maximum speed not less than 90 kilometers per hour
In the case of a small four-wheeled vehicle, not more than 7 passengers with a vehicle weight, not including the weight of the battery, less than 450 kilograms, or in the case of a vehicle weight excluding batteries of less than 600 kilograms, driven by an electric motor, must have the rated power of the electric motor not less than 4 kilowatts and can drive vehicle at maximum speed of not less than 45 kilometers per hour

2. Tricycle taxis and personal tricycles powered by electric motor shall have the rated power of electric motor not less than 4 kilowatts and can drive vehicle at maximum speed not less than 45 kilometers per hour

3. Motorcycle powered by electric motor shall have the rated power of the electric motor not less than 250 watts (0.25 kilowatts) and can drive vehicle at maximum speed not less than 45 kilometers per hour

4. Road roller and tractor drove by electric motor shall have rated power of electric motor not less than 15 kW.

The testing requirements for motor which must be able to drive the vehicle with weight includes the load as specified by the manufacturer at the maximum speed as specified in the announcement continuously not less than 30 minutes with one charge of battery cycle. In the case of electric motorcycles, if the speed drops below 45 kilometers per hour while testing, it is considered not to meet the specified criteria.

Why are wheelchair lifts so challenging on motorcoaches?

Making motorcoaches accessible to passengers using wheelchairs is important, but wheelchair lifts are challenging for many reasons beyond the cost.Get more news about bus lift exporter,you can vist our website!

The passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990 made it against federal law to discriminate against people with disabilities. This groundbreaking civil rights law forced many industries, including our own, to rethink how we provide services so everyone can have equal access.

As a result, transit buses switched to low-floor buses so the passenger deck is flush with the height of most curbs and sidewalks to accommodate passengers in wheelchairs. But the solution wasn’t as simple for motorcoaches because they require an additional compartment that city transit buses are not built with: luggage space. Passenger decks on motorcoaches, for the most part, are built on top of the luggage base and sit four to six feet above the ground.

Complicated, expensive equipment
For most motorcoaches in the U.S., the boarding process of an ADA passenger is a complex procedure that requires a significant amount of additional training for the driver to ensure the safety of the passenger and the equipment.

In order for a coach to be able to carry a passenger using a wheelchair, a wheelchair lift must first be installed along with an additional entryway, which must also be cut out of the side of the bus because there’s not enough room for the lift on the main entryway approach.

Here’s a big challenge for motorcoach operators: Unlike city buses, which are paid for with tax dollars, motorcoaches in the U.S. are almost always owned by private companies. A wheelchair lift costs around $40,000, and that doesn’t include the cost of cutting a giant hole on the side of your shiny new bus and mounting an additional service door.

I want all of my buses to have wheelchair lifts! Peoria Charter will have around seven ADA lift-equipped motor coaches in our fleet by the end of the summer. Adding wheelchair lifts to all of our coaches would cost $2 million!

Susceptible to parts failure
Another challenge is maintenance. Wheelchair lifts are very complex. Depending on the make and model of the coach bus, some of these lifts are mounted midship – or in the middle of the coaches, where the luggage bay would normally be. As an alternative, some motorcoaches build these lifts on the rear of the coach.

These lifts are hydraulically powered, with lots of computer chips and circuit boards that control the lifts. Over time, these lifts are subjected to a lot of vibration and temperature and climate variations, which can cause those sensitive computer chips to fail.

From experience, I will say that the rear-mounted lifts deteriorate a lot faster than those that are mounted in the luggage compartment in the middle of the coach. Luggage bays are sealed a bit better and keep the lifts and electronics out of the elements compared to lifts in the rear compartment, which are exposed to salt, moisture, heat and freezing conditions all year round.

Another challenge: These lifts can be extremely quirky and cause a lot of problems if the lift is not on completely level ground. The bottom flap of the lift will just simply not lower, preventing the passenger using the wheelchair from rolling onto the platform. I understand the safety concept of building the lifts that way, but I’m talking about even a slight incline of an entryway of a parking lot or some of those street side dips for drainage. Considering that buses pick up their passengers along the street side 99% of the time, one would think that an engineer would take that into consideration.

LIFT bus donation strengthens partnership between TriMet

When TriMet Interim General Manager, Sam Desue, Jr. handed over the keys of a retired LIFT paratransit bus to Volunteer of America's Crystal Ross at the LIFT operating facility in Northwest Portland, her face lit up, and you could imagine the smile that was beaming behind her blue mask.Get more news about bus lift exporter,you can vist our website!

"It's been a very difficult and uncertain year and finding consistent transportation and stable transportation for our clients for this new program that we're about to open was incredibly stressful," she said. "This came at a time where we needed it the most, where our clients needed it the most."
The 2009 Ford E450 cutaway bus will fill a critical transportation need for Volunteers of America Oregon's Family Relief Nursery and Drop-In Services program. It will help transport children, ranging from newborns to age five, to and from the child abuse prevention program. The ADA-accessible bus, which can hold about 15 people, will be retrofitted to ensure the kids can be safely secured in their car seats before it goes into service later this month.

"Transportation is a social determinant of health," said Ross, who runs the program. "With transportation being one of the biggest challenges among all of our clients in our programs, this is going to serve a huge need."
At 12 years old, the bus had reached the end of its functional life for TriMet's paratransit services, but with a new engine, it can help fill a transportation need for Volunteers of America for years to come.The bus is the latest in a series of donations TriMet has made to support local non-profits, an effort spear-headed by Desue, both under his leadership as General Manager and, prior to that, as TriMet's Chief Operating Officer. Black Futures Farm and Urban League of Portland received retired LIFT buses during the past six months. TriMet also donated a full-size bus to Bybee Lakes Hope Center, an organization that provides transition services to people experiencing homelessness.

"Part of TriMet's mission is to help make our community a better place to live," said Desue. "We are thrilled to be able to offer this LIFT bus to meet children where they are and connect them with services that can help improve outcomes for years to come."

Why a Georgia District Chose an In-Ground School Bus Lift

A busy school district can have a lot of lifting needs, from 72-pupil passenger school buses to pickup trucks—and Screven County School System in Sylvania, Georgia, is no exception. The fleet team needed a versatile vehicle lift that would seamlessly handle a broad range of different vehicles.Get more news about bus lift exporter,you can vist our website!

As part of the process in selecting a heavy-duty lifting system, the eastern Georgia school district was understandably looking for a vehicle lift that is safe, reliable, flexible and convenient for their techs to use.

The district selected Stertil-Koni’s hydraulic inground telescopic piston DIAMONDLIFT for use in its recently completed, state-of-the-art school bus maintenance facility. Staff and management were particularly attracted to the lift because it engages with the frame of the vehicle and hence provides wheels-free access. In that way, it can also accommodate a variety of vehicles on which its technicians can more easily perform diverse service tasks.
Bringing the new technology to Screven County School System was Heavy Duty Lift & Equipment, Inc. (HDLE), a Stertil-Koni distributor in Buford, Georgia, that sold and installed the lift.

HLDE sales representative Ian Merrow noted, “The DIAMONDLIFT system provides a modern, efficient, and safe approach to servicing heavy-duty vehicles of all types. It is an ideal choice for the people of Screven and their facility.”For Screven, the service center is critical to supporting a fleet of nearly 50 school buses that travel 38 bus routes transporting approximately 1,700 students daily.

Located in a rural county, Screven’s school buses cover a combined average of 1,412 miles daily, with the longest single route accounting for more than 122 miles.When choosing the DIAMONDLIFT, Screven School District required a lift that is Gold Label-certified by the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI), the industry’s highly regarded watchdog organization. ALI’s Lift Certification Program has made it easy for school districts and municipalities to select vehicle lifts that have been third-party tested and proven to meet the highest standards in safety and performance.

Lift testing includes verification of the structural integrity of a lift’s systems and components, the proper function of its controls and load-holding devices, proper lowering speeds and overload protection.

The lift that Screven selected helped the school district save time and money due to its simple installation and the use of a structural steel cassette, which is easily embedded in concrete. The pre-fabricated, seamless steel cassette is fully contained with DiamondGuard protection—mitigating any concerns about electrolysis, corrosion and workshop fluids entering into the surrounding soil.

With a capacity of up to 35,000 lbs. per piston, or 70,000 lbs. in the two-piston configuration, the DIAMONDLIFT readily handles the weight of virtually any school transportation vehicles.