Give me Smart Suspension or give me death…?
How Parker’s Smart Suspension sparked a road revolution, unlocking peak vehicle performance for Coach and Bus Fleet Operators
[VIDEO] Watch how Parker Smart Suspension works
Patrick Henry, a gifted orator, founding father and first governor of Virginia, famously declared “Give me liberty or give me death” and sparked a revolution.
And although these play-on-words seem like a stretch when comparing Pneumatic Control Units (PCU) to the start of the American Revolution – There’s actually a parallel between the two: Breaking free from the old and embracing independence with technology.
We’ll delve into the intricate world of automotive engineering to reveal how Parker’s Smart Suspension System revolutionized the way we experience travel on buses and coaches by taking a look at the following 6 topics:
- Understanding Bus Fleet Operation Challenges
- The Evolution of Suspension Systems
- Enhanced Safety and Comfort
- Improved Fuel Efficiency & Reduced Maintenance Costs
- Increased Operational Efficiency
- The Sustainable Future
Let’s explore the technological marvel that broke free from the traditional challenges of coach and bus fleet operations.
1. Understanding Bus Fleet Operation Challenges
In order for Parker to revolutionize the world of bus fleet operations, their engineering team needed to understand the unique challenges with traditional suspension systems. Most of the issues would fall under the following 3 categories:
- Maintenance Costs
- Fuel Consumption
- Ensuring Passenger Safety & Comfort
Balancing those three areas is not for the faint of heart when the lives of passengers are in bus operators’ hands and fleet operations has to keep an eye on costs and/or sustainability.
Once the challenges were identified, it set the stage for Parker to hone in on developing an innovative system that was more than just convenience – it became a game-changer from a bus fleet operations point of view.
2. The Evolution of Suspension Systems
Let’s start with traditional suspension systems – They have served the transportation industry well for decades. But demand for more efficient and reliable solutions became increasingly evident.
Static suspension systems didn’t adapt to changing road conditions or passenger loads, which increased the probability of more accidents or repairs.
In addition, current suspension systems were less fuel efficient and didn’t adjust to minimize jarring pothole bumps, affecting the fleet’s longevity and durability.
This is when Parker understood how to revolutionize bus fleet operations – By merging state-of-the-art electronic control systems with traditional suspension mechanisms to deliver unparalleled performance.
3. Enhanced Safety & Comfort
When the fate of transporting people rests in your hands, safety is of the utmost importance. This is where the Parker Smart Suspension system excels beyond the traditional suspension system.
The Smart Suspension system has sensors that dynamically monitor vehicle speed, load distribution and road conditions to make real-time adjustments to enhance stability and reduce the risk of accidents or repairs.
In addition, passengers get to experience a smoother ride to get to their destination.
4. Improved Fuel Efficiency & Reduced Maintenance Costs
Operational costs are top of mind for coach and bus fleet operators. One of the largest expenses is fuel consumption.
Parker’s Smart Suspension sensors allow independent airbag/corner control, which can optimize vehicle height, reducing drag to enhance stability for improved fuel efficiency.
Additionally, maintenance costs can rack up from static suspension systems taking the brunt of less-than-preferred road conditions.
But the Smart Supsension’s sensors dynamically adjust to every bump, turn and stop to minimize the wear and tear and reduce overall maintenance over time.
5. Increased Operational Efficiency
In order for a coach and bus fleet to operate efficiently, they need to know what’s going on with their fleet. It’s imperative for operations to keep track of vehicle health to ensure operational efficiency.
The Smart Suspension System has advanced monitoring and diagnostic capabilities that allow operators to identify potential issues before they escalate.
Whether Smart Suspension detects air system issues for proactive maintenance, calibrates in minutes with a 1-touch calibration or dynamically achieves optimal heights using independent airbag/corner control, Smart Suspension will have coach and bus fleets operating at peak performance levels under any circumstance.
6. The Sustainable Future
Parker Smart Suspension aligns with the growing emphasis on sustainability by reducing fuel consumption, minimizing environmental impact and extending vehicle lifespans.
Now coach and bus operators can boost their bottom line and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Sustainability is no longer an option now as consumers have demanded more sustainable options in the past couple of decades.
Revolutionizing Coach and Bus Fleet Performance with Parker Smart Suspension
The Parker Smart Suspension represents a paradigm shift in coach and bus fleet operations.
The system’s cutting-edge technology offers a holistic solution to the challenges that operators face in the transportation industry.
Coach and bus fleet operators don’t have to be tied down to the typical challenges that plague their industry.
No longer are the days of greater fuel consumption, rising maintenance costs and less safe or bumpy travels.
Smart Suspension arms bus fleet operators with a solution that reduces maintenance costs, improves fuel efficiency and enhances safety and comfort with innovative solutions – It’s leading the charge in the road revolution towards a more innovative and sustainable tomorrow.
Watch how Parker Smart Suspension Works
View the different features by forwarding to the below minute marks:
- 0:00 – Overview of How Parker Smart Suspension Works
- 1:47 – Improved Ride Control
- 2:18 – Kneeling
- 2:40 – Height Management
- 2:57 – Wheel Chair Ramp System Coordination
- 3:14 – Fault Tolerance
- 3:39 – Over-Raise (Additional Functions)
- 3:54 – Low-Ride (Additional Functions)
