The race for better stopping performance
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) new limits for vehicle stopping distances are scheduled to come to force by 2007. An update on the innovations and progress made by the brake manufacturers in developing the technology that meets the standards of the proposed new limits.
Publication Name: Metro
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 1098-0083
Year: 2003
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Finding the right maintenance software for transit applications
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Transit fleet maintenance needs perfect software solutions that are compatible with the shop's operations, and interactions with other departments. The fleet size, standardization of equipment, cost concerns and other myriad factors, are the key considerations for shop computer set-up.
Publication Name: Metro
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 1098-0083
Year: 2003
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Standing up to electrical trouble
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Information on the maintenance of DC electrical systems used on buses is offered. Additional information on DC electricity concept is also included.
Publication Name: Metro
Subject: Transportation industry
ISSN: 1098-0083
Year: 2000
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