Bus and Coach Engineering: Policies, Technologies and Strategies for the Low Carbon Economy

Name: Bus and Coach Engineering: Policies, Technologies and Strategies for the Low Carbon Economy
Start: 2015-09-03T09:00:00
Location: Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Institution of Mechanical Engineers, London

03 September 2015
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Overview

Through solid case studies from the most innovative pilot projects, the 2nd Bus and Coach Engineering Seminar will provide practical answers to which low carbon solutions are proving to be economically and technically viable.

Case studies and real world examples from Reading Buses, Bath Bus Company, Torotrak and more will also demonstrate what the industry has learned about implementing these solutions. Thought-leading debates on what lies ahead for environmentally friendly mass transportation will also be an integral part of the day in order to plan for future developments.

We will be covering the key issues for the transition to a low carbon economy, such as:

- How to overcome the barriers to a broader roll out of fully electric and hybrid vehicles
- The viability of using alternative fuels such as CNG and biofuels
- Maintenance and automation: technology transfer from trucks, cars and other industries
- Planning for what comes next: future legislation and technology development

Confirmed speakers include:

- John Bickerton, Chief Engineer, Reading Buses
- Collin Field, Engineering Director, Bath Bus Company
- Phil Herlingshaw, Engineering Manager, Reading Buses
- Garry Wilson, Director for Business Development, Advanced Propulsion Centre UK
- Jon Hilton, Product Development and Sales Director, Torotrak

The full agenda and speaker line-up will be released soon, so please check back to find out more and book your place.

Day 1

08:30 - Full Day Programme

08:30

REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS

09:00

CHAIR’S OPENING REMARKS
John Bickerton, Chief Engineer, Reading Buses

EMISSIONS AND AIR QUALITY: THE STATE OF PLAY IN LEGISLATION AND INDUSTRY

09:15

NEW LEGISLATION, REGULATION AND ITS IMPACT ON QUALITY AND
TECHNOLOGY
Speaker to be confirmed

09:45

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCES OF IMPLEMENTING EURO VI

Mike Kerslake, Group Technology Manager, Alexander Dennis

• The progress of Euro VI compliance in the UK
• Lessons learned through implementation
• Future plans for compliance and emissions reduction

10:15

NETWORKING REFRESHMENT BREAK

AN OUTLOOK ON ALTERNATIVE FUELS FOR BUSES

10:45

CNG AS A FUEL: SETTING UP AND OPERATING A GAS POWERED BUS FLEET

Phil Herlingshaw, Engineering Manager, Reading Buses

• Implications and cost of setting up a reliable CNG fuel supply
• Vehicle development costs versus long term benefits
• Lessons learned from operating a CNG bus fleet

11:10

BIOGAS AS A FUEL: WHEN DOES IT BECOME A VIABLE OPTION FOR A BUS
OPERATOR?

Collin Field, Engineering Director, Bath Bus Company

• Pricing, availability and reliability of fuel supply
• Vehicle development costs versus the long term payoff
• Experiences operating the Bio-Bus
• Compliance with current and potential future environmental legislation

11:35

QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION

FUEL EFFICIENCY AND THE JOURNEY TOWARDS FULLY ELECTRIC VEHICLES

11:45

HYBRID BUSES: ADVANTAGES, DISADVANTAGES AND LESSONS LEARNED

Jon Hilton, Product Development and Sales Director, Torotrak

• Understand the battery life of a mechanical hybrid
• How does it compare to a parallel hybrid?
• Life expectancy and costs: what is proven and what are the unknowns?
• Operational modes and route selection for mechanical hybrids
• Real life trials and the lessons learned

12:10

LONDON BUSES EMISSIONS REDUCTION: ELECTRIFICATION OF THE FLEET

Finn Coyle, Research and Development Manager, Transport for London

• Environmental challenges and air quality targets
• Hybrid bus development, rollout and inductive charging
• Range and charging infrastructure
• Forecast emissions reduction from the electrification programme

12:30

QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION

12:45

NETWORKING LUNCH

MAINTENANCE AND AUTOMATION: WHAT IS COMING NEXT?

13:45

THE GO-AHEAD GROUP’S REMOTE VEHICLE DIAGNOSTICS MONITORING
PROJECT

James Patrick Collins, Chief Engineer, The Go-Ahead Group

• Aims of the project and the rationale behind using the one standard system instead of manufacturers’ built-in diagnostics systems
• Experiences with implementation – lessons learned
• Plans for using the data and ensuring the group gains the greatest value from investment

14:10

PASSENGER CARS: WHICH NEW TECHNOLOGIES COULD FILTER THROUGH TO
BUSES?

Mike Richardson, Chief Technical Specialist, Low Carbon Vehicles, Jaguar Land
Rover

• Automation systems – what’s new and which features might be applicable to buses?
• Smart technologies and design – what’s next?
• Low carbon technologies built into the vehicles

14:35

QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION

14:55

NETWORKING REFRESHMENT BREAK

15:30

THE FUTURE OF BUS POLICY AND TECHNOLOGY: WHAT WILL IT LOOK LIKE IN
5–10 YEARS?

• Future restrictions (nitrogen oxide, CO2 emissions) and their impact on technology development
• London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone and other nationwide schemes
• The role of biofuel in the future of buses and coaches
• Technologies versus emissions control measures - what is the most important factor?
• An outlook on zero emissions products
• The impact of incentive schemes on future development of low carbon technologies

Panellists include:

Garry Wilson, Director for Business Development, Advanced Propulsion Centre UK
Andy Eastlake, Managing Director, Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership
Wayne Ulph, Regional Manager, MAN
Sam Greer, UK Bus Regional Director, Stagecoach

16:30

CHAIR'S CLOSING COMMENTS

John Bickerton, Chief Engineer, Reading Buses

16:45

END OF SEMINAR

Organising committee:
• Automobile Division, The Institution of Mechanical Engineers
• John Bickerton, Chief Engineer, Reading Buses

• This programme is subject to change.
• The Institution is not responsible for the views or opinions expressed by individual speakers.

John Bickerton CHAIR: Chief Engineer, Reading Buses

John Bickerton graduated from the University of Bath with a MEng (Hons) in Automotive Engineering. After experience with Cosworth and Lotus he joined the country’s largest bus operator, First, as a graduate trainee, and spent time in front-line management positions before managing the company’s fuel saving strategy. John has recently moved to Reading Buses as Chief Engineer, where he is focused on building fleet reliability and controlling maintenance costs. Reading Buses operates 140 vehicles including 31 hybrid double-deck and 34 CNG single-deck vehicles.

Mike Kerslake: Group Technology Manager, Alexander Dennis

Mike Kerslake is currently Group Technology Manager for Alexander Dennis, with over 25 years of experience in the bus industry in the UK and USA. A background that includes experience in the maintenance and operation environment as well as design, development and manufacturing gives Mike a wide perspective of the bus industry.

Phil Herlingshaw: Engineering Manager, Reading Buses

Phil Herlingshaw is currently the Engineering Manager for Reading Buses, a position which he has held since 2008. He started his career at Newbury bus depot under the name of Bee Line as an apprentice mechanical engineer. In 1997, he was promoted to vehicle inspector and gained his VOSA PCV inspection certificate, and in 2008 he was promoted to become the Engineering Manager for Reading Buses. Phil is responsible for 170 buses and 65 engineering
staff and has been in the bus industry for 26 years.

Collin Field: Engineering Director, Bath Bus Company

Collin Field began his career with the National Bus Group as an engineering apprentice. He has since performed various roles within the industry, having worked in different areas including London and the South East, prior to settling in the West Country. He joined Bath Bus Company in 1999 and in 2014, when he and a fellow director were approached by Wessex Water, they entered into what became known as “The Poo Bus Project”. Collin is a Fellow of both the Institute of Road Traffic Engineers and the Society of Engineers.

Jon Hilton: Product Development and Sales Director, Torotrak

Jon Hilton was appointed Product Development and Sales Director in January 2014. Before joining the Torotrak Board, Jon was Managing Director of Flybrid Automotive, which he cofounded with Doug Cross in 2007. He started his career at Rolls-Royce, where he designed gas turbine engines for helicopters, later moving to Cosworth and becoming Chief Engineer of the Formula 1 programme. Following five years at TWR Arrows F1, he joined the Renault F1 team as Technical Director: Engine Division. He is a Trustee, Vice President and Honorary Treasurer of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

Finn Coyle: Research and Development Manager, Transport for London

Finn Coyle is an Automotive Engineer with a background in diesel engine performance and emissions development. He presently works for the TfL Buses Directorate as Research and Development Manager where he is responsible for promoting, developing and implementing environmental policies and strategies for the bus fleet.

James Patrick Collins: Chief Engineer, The Go-Ahead Group

James Patrick Collins is an experienced bus industry engineer with responsibilities for vehicle operation/maintenance, engineering staff management, new technology assessment and vehicle purchasing strategies. As Chief Engineer for the Bus Division at The Go-Ahead Group, among his many responsibilities are auditing the maintenance system employed across the group’s 4,800 vehicles, vehicle procurement and the assessment of alternative vehicle fuels and technology. James’s previous roles include Fleet Project Manager at The Go-Ahead Group, Engineering Manager with National Express and Engineering Manager at Metrobus. He is a Chartered Engineer and holds an Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons) from the University of Leeds.

Mike Richardson: Chief Technical Specialist , Low Carbon Vehicles, Jaguar Land Rover

Mike Richardson is a Chief Engineer with over 30 years of industrial experience, spanning research, advanced engineering and product development, with particular emphasis on managing the delivery of high technology features and functions from the R&D environment to mainstream engineering. Since 2006 he has been working in the area of hybrids, electrification and low carbon vehicles at Jaguar Land Rover. Born in 1956, he holds a Doctorate and degrees in Control Engineering and Electronic Engineering, is a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

Garry Wilson: Director for Business Development, Advanced Propulsion Centre UK

Garry Wilson has worked within the automotive industry for nearly 30 years with leadership roles in product development, programme management, manufacturing and business management. He worked at Land Rover for 14 years, followed by leadership of an engineering services provider, Roush, for five years. He has also held senior roles at Delphi and Torotrak. During his career he has worked with products as diverse as small motorcycles through to heavy off-road machinery, with experience of working with bus and coach manufacturing companies and their suppliers.

Andy Eastlake: Managing Director, Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership

Andy Eastlake was appointed as the Low CVP’s Managing Director in April 2012, after serving both on the Board and as Chair of the member council for many years. He has a strong background in vehicle engineering, specialising in powertrain developments, fuel efficiency and emissions. He was formerly Group Head of Commercial and Projects at Millbrook Proving Ground where he led the work on alternative fuels for a variety of global OEM customers. Andy is a Board member of CENEX: the Centre of Excellence for Low Carbon & Fuel Cell Technologies, and a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

Sam Greer: UK Bus Regional Director, Stagecoach

Sam Greer has almost 30 years of experience in the bus industry. His previous roles include Engineering Director and later, Managing Director of Stagecoach West Scotland. In May 2010, Sam was appointed to the role of Regional Director Scotland for Stagecoach UK Bus, with overall responsibility for all of Stagecoach’s Scottish bus operations including Stagecoach Highland, Bluebird, Strathtay, Fife and West Scotland. He is part of the Stagecoach UK Bus Management Team with responsibility for health and safety, environment, engineering and
purchasing.

Wayne Ulph: Regional Manager, MAN

Wayne Ulph started his career as an apprentice at Kirkby Central (now Plaxtons) where he worked for 12 years as a mechanic. His next company was SJ Caltons where he worked his way up to service manager for the site. Wayne moved to MAN in 2005 as a regional bus and coach engineer, later becoming the regional manager responsible for the north of England and for Northern Ireland. In 2010 he became Head of the Bus and Coach Field Service Team and is now the coordinator of some of the dealer training and the IRTEC skills challenge.

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Overview

Day 1

08:30 - Full Day Programme

John Bickerton CHAIR: Chief Engineer, Reading Buses

Mike Kerslake: Group Technology Manager, Alexander Dennis

Phil Herlingshaw: Engineering Manager, Reading Buses

Collin Field: Engineering Director, Bath Bus Company

Jon Hilton: Product Development and Sales Director, Torotrak

Finn Coyle: Research and Development Manager, Transport for London

James Patrick Collins: Chief Engineer, The Go-Ahead Group

Mike Richardson: Chief Technical Specialist , Low Carbon Vehicles, Jaguar Land Rover

Garry Wilson: Director for Business Development, Advanced Propulsion Centre UK

Andy Eastlake: Managing Director, Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership

Sam Greer: UK Bus Regional Director, Stagecoach

Wayne Ulph: Regional Manager, MAN

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