Hybrid Buses in Singapore
Hybrid Buses, specifically diesel-electric hybrid buses, are buses that combine a conventional internal combustion engine with an electric propulsion system,
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Technical
Distance-Based Fares
Distance-Based Fares (DBF) is a fare payment scheme currently used across public buses and MRT/LRT trains in Singapore. The fare
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Maiden Trip
A maiden trip, a term originating from the shipping industry, has been extended to various other forms of transport. For
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Bus and Driver Scheduling
Bus and Driver Scheduling are an integral part of bus operations. Bus operators in Singapore rely on the adherence of
Read moreSpecial Deployments (Cameos)
“Cameo” is a bus enthusiast slang for special deployment. A cameo appearance is a term commonly used in performing arts, but
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Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
Selective Catalytic Reduction, or SCR, is one of two nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions reduction technique used in diesel engines, the other being Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR). It involves the conversion of nitrogen oxides (NOx) into atmospheric nitrogen and water vapor through using diesel exhaust fluids as a catalyst.
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Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
Introduction: Exhaust Gas Recirculation, or EGR, is one of two nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions reduction technique used in diesel engines,
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European Emission Standards
European emission standards define the acceptable limits for exhaust emissions of new vehicles sold in EU member states. It has
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Bus Deployments: An Overview
Bus deployments are an integral part of bus operations. They deal with the day-to-day organization of buses, and more specifically,
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Bus Bunching
Bus bunching is a scenario when two or more buses along the same bus route arrive together (or a short distance from
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