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Newsby Staff and News ReportsAugust 29, 2023

California Agency To Purchase 403 Ford E-Transit Vans

The California Vanpool Authority, or CalVans, is a public transit agency that meets the needs of California commuters by offering a vanpool program. The contract for the vehicles was signed with Model 1 Commercial Vehicles.

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Safety Cornerby Alicia DixonFebruary 11, 2020

Must lives be lost before feds fix FMVSS 302?

In bus interiors, the key combustible components are seating materials, and the federal regulations for seat cushioning and covers are grossly insufficient and outdated for fire safety.

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2019

FMCSA, NHTSA seeking input on testing vehicles with automated driving systems

Seeking comments at this stage to ensure that all potential approaches are fully considered as the agencies move forward with these regulatory actions.

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ArticlesJanuary 10, 2019

Product Roundup: Seating

A look at some of the latest seating products on the market, featuring American Seating, Freedman Seating Co., HSM Solutions, and USSC Group.

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ProductsNovember 5, 2015

Titanium wheelchair lift

The new Titanium S-Series and K-Series wheelchair lifts provide a space-saving footprint and lasting value. The lifts’ designs comply with all applicable ADA and FMVSS regulations and include many exclusive best-in-class features.

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Newsby StaffJune 12, 2012

ABEX unveils new drum brake block

Meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 121 Reduced Stopping Distance requirements. Is now available through leading replacement parts distributors.

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2011

Haldex unveils brake lining for coach, transit at EXPO

TransitmaX benefits include extended service life in transit and coach applications and quiet operation. Additionally, organic fiber based formulation provides outstanding thermal stability and enhanced drum life.

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ProductsAugust 8, 2011

Low beam headlamp

Dialight’s LED 4-in. x 6-in. Low Beam Headlamp is the latest addition to its growing line of SAE/DOT-approved LED lighting products for transit buses and commercial vehicles.

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ProductsAugust 8, 2011

Friction material guides

Marathon Brake Systems published a new series of brake lining sales sheets as well as a new application guide, designed to improve and simplify the brake lining selection process.

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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2009

Intertek wins U.S DOT contract

Will conduct testing against the government standard of randomly selected automotive lighting products sold in the marketplace. The test reports will be submitted to the NHTSA for determination of compliance with FMVSS No. 108.

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