Meet the Brand: WideSense
We catch up with Heikki Laine from WideSense to find out more about their brand and exhibiting at Euro Bus Expo, on stand 216
Tell us a bit about your company?
WideSense is a cutting-edge startup spun out from the world-renowned Model Predictive Controls Lab at UC Berkeley, a lab with over a decade of experience at the intersection of AI and control systems. Our team consists of AI, fleet, and operations experts with deep knowledge in machine learning and system optimization. We specialize in transforming how public and commercial transport operators electrify and operate their fleets, using our physics-based AI platform to deliver real-time, data-driven insights. WideSense's AI models simulate operational scenarios using over 10 million miles of real-world electric fleet data, enabling us to optimize everything from fleet design to charging infrastructure to scheduling and operations. Our mission is to help operators reduce costs, maximize efficiency, and lead the transition to a more sustainable, electric-powered future.
Tell us about your latest product(s), service(s), promotions or launches visitors can hope to see on your stand?
At Euro Bus Expo 2024, we are excited to showcase WideSense's innovative AI-powered fleet electrification platform, which offers end-to-end solutions for eBus operations. Visitors will experience our unique physics-based AI models that simulate fleet behaviour under real-world conditions, enabling optimal route planning, charging strategies, and energy management. We will also present case studies, such as our experience with a large UK depot, where we demonstrated nearly £10 million in avoidable costs over 12 years by optimizing the depot's charging infrastructure and vehicle scheduling. Our platform integrates seamlessly into existing operations, helping operators reduce energy costs, minimize downtime, and ensure long-term fleet reliability. Whether you're exploring EV adoption or scaling an existing electric fleet, WideSense has the tools to deliver tangible results.
Why is exhibiting at Euro Bus Expo 2024 an unmissable opportunity for you?
Euro Bus Expo 2024 provides an unparalleled opportunity for WideSense to demonstrate our leadership in the fleet electrification space. With global transport operators increasingly transitioning to electric fleets, this event allows us to connect with decision-makers and industry leaders looking for advanced, AI-powered solutions. Our presence at the expo enables us to showcase how our physics-based AI platform can transform fleet operations, reducing costs while improving reliability and sustainability. We see this as a key moment to engage with potential partners and customers, demonstrate our competitive edge in the market, and contribute to the future of zero-emission transportation. For us, Euro Bus Expo 2024 is not just a chance to exhibit; it's a vital platform to drive meaningful conversations about the future of mobility.
Meet the Brand: SPAL Automotive (UK) Ltd
We catch up with James Bowett from SPAL Automotive (UK) Ltd to find out more about their brand and exhibiting at Euro Bus Expo, on stand 486
Tell us a bit about your company?
SPAL Automotive (UK) Ltd is the Worcester based sales and warehousing arm of Italian headquartered SPAL Automotive Srl designers and manufacturers of world class fans for thermal management and centrifugal blowers for HVAC. SPAL products are the choice of OEMs across a variety of sectors including automotive, performance motorsport, agricultural, construction, military, marine and of course bus and coach.
The dedicated team of individuals at SPAL UK have product knowledge is second to none and can help with any queries you may have both OE and aftermarket related.
Tell us about your latest product(s), service(s), promotions or launches visitors can hope to see on your stand?
With vehicle manufacturers' emphasis on improving efficiency, SPAL is constantly innovating to keep pace with a series of new products to supplement its offering to include brushless coolant pumps and High Voltage fans.
Developed for battery powered vehicles the new coolant pumps are smart controlled to precisely manage the flow of coolant through the radiator which is critical to the battery performance and its longevity. The new pump range comprises 6 units in 12v and 24v with 300W, 650W and 900W power settings. A very recent update is the High Voltage 800v coolant pump.
SPAL's High Voltage (HV) brushless drive fans offer 850W and 2kW of power and if the application demands it 4kW and beyond. The fans achieve high levels of efficiency as they can be powered directly from the vehicle's battery, eliminating the need for a DC/DC converter in the system. This solution will not only improve energy efficiency but will also contribute to bringing down overall build costs.
Why is exhibiting at Euro Bus Expo 2024 an unmissable opportunity for you?
Euro Bus Expo is the platform for manufacturers to display the latest models of buses & coaches and for SPAL to showcase its next generation of thermal management products designed for all types of propulsion from battery electric to hydrogen.
Torbay Minibuses adds a pair of EVM Cityline low-floors
Torbay Minibuses of Brixham has taken delivery of a pair of Mercedes-Benz Sprinters with Cityline low-floor conversions, supplied by EVM UK.
Each has 16 seats trimmed in synthetic leather with additional padding and plastic backs. Six standing passengers can also be carried. USB charging points are fitted along with a luggage drop-cage to the left of the Masats 120cm-wide two-piece sliding passenger door.
Within the low-floor area is tracking to secure a wheelchair user, and side windows are double-glazed and panoramic. The OEM rear doors are retained, while on the roof is an Auto Clima 12kW saloon air-conditioning unit. It is complemented by convector heater radiators.
Other elements of the passenger specification are wood-effect Tarabus flooring and speakers that are connected to a multimedia system with a seven-inch screen. The driver benefits from a reversing camera.
Externally, the Torbay Minibuses pair have colour-coded skirts, bumpers, side mouldings and grille. Euroliner wheel trims are also fitted. The 517CDi base vehicle has been used, with the 2.0-litre OM 654 engine coupled to a 9G-Tronic nine-speed automatic gearbox.
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