Title: Electronics in the bus industry

Authors: J. Nemeth, L. Lajosbanyai

Addresses: Section Manager, Development Department, IKARUS Body and Coach Building Works, Hungary. ' Senior Designer, Development Department, IKARUS Body and Coach Building Works, Hungary

Abstract: The rising level of technology in the bus industry has included the application of electronics. Travel comfort and active safety have necessitated an analysis of electronic devices with a view to further improving the standard of travel. During development, market analysis determines where and which electronics must be used to ensure economic production and a reliable, well-maintainable bus at the same time.

Keywords: buses; anti-jackknife systems; electronic devices; transmission control; fault control; bus design; vehicle design; vehicle electronics; travel comfort; active safety; vehicle safety.

DOI: 10.1504/IJVD.1990.061588

International Journal of Vehicle Design, 1990 Vol.11 No.4/5, pp.446 - 453

Published online: 26 May 2014 *

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