(CZ+EN) Vracíme se k "domácímu" výrobci, belgickému karosáři Van Hool. (Van Hool marks 60 years of technological evolution at the Busworld exhibition.)
(CZ+EN) Vracíme se k "domácímu" výrobci, belgickému karosáři Van Hool. (Van Hool marks 60 years of technological evolution at the Busworld exhibition.)
K expozici Van Hool se vracíme jako k velkému výrobci s vozidly v provozu ve velké části západní Evropy. Tento karosář je sice v Česku zastoupen minimálně několika staršími autokary, ale právě v Belgii, kde se populární autobusový veletrh koná, je to národní výrobce a jeho autobusy jsme potkávali v místním provozu nejčastěji u dopravce Lijn. Karosář nemá vlastní motor, proto byl součástí expozice i jubilejní motor MAN. Celosvětově je Van Hool jeden z velkých výrobců autobusů, který má vizi budoucnosti. Proto jsme největší obrazovou pozornost věnovali vodíkovému autobusu a neopomněli jsme vyfotografovat i trolejbus na volné ploše. Zaujaly nás zejména autobusy pro město včetně kloubového. Hlavní výstavní vějíř byl věnován autokarům, jejichž přehled naleznete v anglické informaci.
Protože společnost Van Hool datuje svůj vznik do roku 1947, 60. výročí vzniku oslavila společnost "Diamantovou edicí" coachů. Těch vystavovala společnost 8 v hale spolu se 4 autobusy. Další vozy byly k dispozici na otevřené ploše včetně trolejbusu pro italské město Lecce.
K dispozici je část anglické tiskové zprávy k BUSWORLDu.
With eight coaches and four city buses on its stand, Van Hool will have ample opportunity to demonstrate its technical and innovative capabilities and expertise. The company’s current extensive range of coaches and buses is the result of 60 years of continuous innovation and a steadfast commitment to creatively respond to customer needs while paying close attention to quality, reliability and safety. Van Hool has solid experience in integrating tried-and-tested mechanical components into drivetrains and developing finely tuned suspension systems in-house. In these areas Van Hool is second to none in the coach-building market.
Investments: to improve the quality of its products still further and optimise the production process, Van Hool has invested heavily in new machinery over the past year. Several welding robots have been acquired and integrated into the production process in order to assemble the many component parts of both the chassis and the bodywork as efficiently as possible. Profile sections can be cut to the required dimensions at enormous speed using the new laser cutter. The new generation of flat-sheet laser cutters also operates at speeds many times faster than the previous generation. Van Hool constantly seeks the right balance between automation and flexibility in order to ensure cost-efficient production.
Upgrading: the T9 coaches have undergone several design upgrades, with the main emphasis on reducing energy consumption. The 2008 range is immediately recognisable by its new LED tail lights. The repeater lights above the back window and the marker lights have also been upgraded. The coaches are now fully fitted with LED lighting both inside and outside. Depending on the various technical design options of the LED lighting and the use of different fans in the air-conditioning system, power consumption of these items can be reduced by 50-75%, which means lower diesel consumption.
The new multisets in the overhead consoles are another important example of innovation. These house the reading lights, air nozzles and loudspeaker, as well as the controls for the reading lights, the emergency button, the attendant call button and the on/off switch for the loudspeaker. The night lights are now a restful blue colour. As an added safety feature, the driver now has a microphone fitted to his seat and a Bluetooth adapter for a mobile phone.
Coaches can optionally be fitted with a transparent roof hatch.
Eight coaches will provide an overview of the range and demonstrate the various possible powertrain combinations:
• The T911 Alicron has a MAN Euro IV engine and an MB transmission. The vehicle has a private lounge for six people.
• The T915 Alicron also has a MAN Euro IV engine, but with a ZF AS-Tronic transmission.
• The T915 Acron is the largest 2-axle coach and has a MAN Euro IV engine and a ZF AS-Tronic transmission.
• The T917 Acron, with a cam steered trailer axle, is powered by a DAF Euro V engine through a ZF AS-Tronic transmission.
• The T916 Astron has the same powertrain: a DAF Euro V engine with a ZF AS-Tronic transmission.
• The T917 Astron is also powered by a MAN Euro IV engine through a ZF AS-Tronic transmission.
• The T917 Altano, with an underfloor crew compartment, has a DAF Euro V engine and a ZF AS-Tronic transmission.
• The TD925 Astromega is a short double decker and once again combines a DAF Euro V engine with a ZF AS-Tronic transmission.
A few more models were on show outside, ready and waiting for a test drive.
Van Hool is not only investing in the fuel cell bus as an alternative power system, but is also continuing to explore new ways of drastically reducing environmental pollution. A trolleybus exhibited on the outdoor stand, destined for the Italian city of Lecce, is one such option. Van Hool also manufactures compressed natural gas buses for use in urban transport.
From PR Van Hool, October 2007
Protože společnost Van Hool datuje svůj vznik do roku 1947, 60. výročí vzniku oslavila společnost "Diamantovou edicí" coachů. Těch vystavovala společnost 8 v hale spolu se 4 autobusy. Další vozy byly k dispozici na otevřené ploše včetně trolejbusu pro italské město Lecce.
K dispozici je část anglické tiskové zprávy k BUSWORLDu.
*BUSWORLD 2007* na BUSportálu.
(Expozici Van Hool se věnovala také slovenská redakce)
Van Hool marks 60 years of technological evolution at the “Busworld” exhibition.
Between 19 and 24 October Kortrijk Xpo will be hosting Busworld, the biennial international trade fair. This year Van Hool’s participation in this prestigious event will mark the company’s 60th anniversary. Bernard Van Hool set up his coach-building business way back in the autumn of 1947, so it is only fitting that next season’s coach range will be dubbed “The Diamond Edition”.With eight coaches and four city buses on its stand, Van Hool will have ample opportunity to demonstrate its technical and innovative capabilities and expertise. The company’s current extensive range of coaches and buses is the result of 60 years of continuous innovation and a steadfast commitment to creatively respond to customer needs while paying close attention to quality, reliability and safety. Van Hool has solid experience in integrating tried-and-tested mechanical components into drivetrains and developing finely tuned suspension systems in-house. In these areas Van Hool is second to none in the coach-building market.
Investments: to improve the quality of its products still further and optimise the production process, Van Hool has invested heavily in new machinery over the past year. Several welding robots have been acquired and integrated into the production process in order to assemble the many component parts of both the chassis and the bodywork as efficiently as possible. Profile sections can be cut to the required dimensions at enormous speed using the new laser cutter. The new generation of flat-sheet laser cutters also operates at speeds many times faster than the previous generation. Van Hool constantly seeks the right balance between automation and flexibility in order to ensure cost-efficient production.
Upgrading: the T9 coaches have undergone several design upgrades, with the main emphasis on reducing energy consumption. The 2008 range is immediately recognisable by its new LED tail lights. The repeater lights above the back window and the marker lights have also been upgraded. The coaches are now fully fitted with LED lighting both inside and outside. Depending on the various technical design options of the LED lighting and the use of different fans in the air-conditioning system, power consumption of these items can be reduced by 50-75%, which means lower diesel consumption.
The new multisets in the overhead consoles are another important example of innovation. These house the reading lights, air nozzles and loudspeaker, as well as the controls for the reading lights, the emergency button, the attendant call button and the on/off switch for the loudspeaker. The night lights are now a restful blue colour. As an added safety feature, the driver now has a microphone fitted to his seat and a Bluetooth adapter for a mobile phone.
Coaches can optionally be fitted with a transparent roof hatch.
Eight coaches will provide an overview of the range and demonstrate the various possible powertrain combinations:
• The T911 Alicron has a MAN Euro IV engine and an MB transmission. The vehicle has a private lounge for six people.
• The T915 Alicron also has a MAN Euro IV engine, but with a ZF AS-Tronic transmission.
• The T915 Acron is the largest 2-axle coach and has a MAN Euro IV engine and a ZF AS-Tronic transmission.
• The T917 Acron, with a cam steered trailer axle, is powered by a DAF Euro V engine through a ZF AS-Tronic transmission.
• The T916 Astron has the same powertrain: a DAF Euro V engine with a ZF AS-Tronic transmission.
• The T917 Astron is also powered by a MAN Euro IV engine through a ZF AS-Tronic transmission.
• The T917 Altano, with an underfloor crew compartment, has a DAF Euro V engine and a ZF AS-Tronic transmission.
• The TD925 Astromega is a short double decker and once again combines a DAF Euro V engine with a ZF AS-Tronic transmission.
A few more models were on show outside, ready and waiting for a test drive.
Van Hool is not only investing in the fuel cell bus as an alternative power system, but is also continuing to explore new ways of drastically reducing environmental pollution. A trolleybus exhibited on the outdoor stand, destined for the Italian city of Lecce, is one such option. Van Hool also manufactures compressed natural gas buses for use in urban transport.
From PR Van Hool, October 2007
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