Magical history tour, Technology / Going green
Atomic Bus – the future drive system
As many here seem to be interested in the drive system of the future, I just remembered this one: the atomic bus – taken from the paramount movie in 1976 “The big bus” (a spoof of most disaster movies). It is a nuclear powered, double-decker, articulated bus with 32 wheels.
By the way, the socalled “Cyclops” was not really run on nuclear power 
, but by a huge Ford diesel. Well, at least that was the future they promised us 
Anybody interested in details? Here is an article about building the big bus.
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Van of the day
Intelligent commercial vehicle
No it is not kit from Knight Rider but the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Sprinter range
State-of-the-art and dynamic, the stabilizing system includes;
ABS,
Acceleration Skid Control,
Load Adaptive Control,
electronic brake force distribution,
brake assist,
Roll Over Mitigation, and understeering control.
Safety Sprinter
Protecting drivers and passengers: the most important job the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter performs – a job that shouldn’t be left to just one feature alone.
Three-point integral safety belts and headrests keep you seated securely.
Standard driver and front passenger, optional thorax and side-curtain air bags add extra protection. And, self-adjusting, high intensity headlights illuminate the road ahead while an optional, rear view camera aids in reversing and maneuvering.
For a work van or truck, it’s always good looking out for what’s inside as well as outside.
Do you know of any features I’ve missed?
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Sainsbury´s
55 Bugybys Way
Greenwich
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I want to be a man with a van….please!
LOL… Gear Hammond, May and Clarkson each pick a van and face a series of hilarious challenges to become a man with a van. From a speed drag race, to moving van face off this is one auto race you won. Thanks BBC. Still fun to watch! STUPERB )) Anybody out there to sponsor a challenge?
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Paving the way for the drive system of the future
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: emission-free and almost silent in urban use – a major step towards the drive system of the future.
Emission free Sprinter
There are a number of different paths which lead to emission-free and almost silent drive systems, but their common goal is clearly defined: tomorrow’s short-haul road vehicles will be electrically powered.
This is of particular relevance to vans, as many are used on a daily basis by courier and delivery services as well as tradespeople in environmentally sensitive areas.
The bridging technology to the all-electric vehicle is the hybrid drive: vans with a hybrid drive use a combustion engine in combination with an electric motor.
Sprinter clean drive
They are paving the way for the drive system of the future.
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Firetruck gone wild!
Wheelys are always worth watching.
This time its a firetruck.
Don’t try this at home!
And if you do make sure that your home is big enough.
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The Mercedes-Benz trio of campers, Sprinter, Vito and Viano.
The Mercedes-Benz trio of campers, Sprinter, Vito and Viano.
Whether compact or spacious, as a camper van, alcove van, semi-integrated or fully integrated – the extensive Mercedes-Benz repertoire is bound to include the right base vehicle for practically any type of mobile home. The Viano MPV and its van equivalent, the Vito, are the obvious choice for compact and very easily managed camper vans. The versatile Sprinter in its many variants caters for a wide range extending from sophisticated panel van conversions to luxury camper vans.
Sprinter westfalia
Sprinter: variety without equal
The current Mercedes-Sprinter, Europe’s market leader in its category. In addition to extensive safety features and outstanding operating comfort, its strengths include enormous variety. The Sprinter is available in three wheelbases, up to four lengths and with the choice of a standard roof, a high roof or the super-high roof. Chassis versions of the Sprinter are available with a cab, with a cab but without a rear bulkhead, or as a platform (cowl version) for integral-type (”A-Class”) camper vans. And with GVW ratings from 3.0 to 5.0 tonnes, the new Sprinter caters for all the main weight segments in its class.
Viano/Vito: compact, comfortable, safe and dynamic
The large-capacity Mercedes-Benz Viano and its opposite number in the van sector, the Vito, are the ideal choice when it comes to compact camper van and recreational vehicle bodies and conversions. The emphasis here is on manoeuvrability and day-to-day practicality. A choice of two wheelbases and three lengths, each available in two heights and gross vehicle weight classes, provides the perfect basis for a tailor-made solution.
Marco polo interior
Rear-wheel drive is an unusual feature in the Viano and Vito class, however it is a precondition for dynamic performance, superior handling and good traction under all load conditions. The sophisticated running gear of the Viano and Vito also distinguishes them from the majority of their competitors, with an independent rear suspension featuring semi-trailing arms and coil springs. Mercedes-Benz also offers both model series with permanent four-wheel drive as an option.
Adaptive ESP as standard for all models
More powerful and economical with piezo-injectors
New: airbags for integrated camper vans
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Pace Petroleum Ltd
High Street
RH1 3E
Redhill
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Shell
11 London Road
TN13 1AH
Sevenoaks
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How to buy a VW Bus – Buyers Guide
Driving a VW bus is pretty cool, but buying one can be a challenge sometimes just like buying any other type of car. You have to decide what you are exactly looking for, what you are willing to pay and what are your must-haves. Luckily there’s some good literature on this topic, such as the “VW Bus Buyers Guide” by Richard Copping.
And if you are lucky enough to have an iPhone you might even want to have a look at the iPhone app called “VW Bus – The Essential Buyer’s Guide” by Veloce Publishing. It’s stuffed with hints on what to watch out for when buying a VW bus and the dozen of pictures illustrate the author’s hints pretty good. Just watch this testimonial video to see the app in action:
I’ll probably give this app a shot and use when looking out for my next vw bus. And everytime the salesperson is trying to play games with me, I can just pull out the pictures in the app…
So what do you watch out for when buying a VW bus or any other van?
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This one’s for the Vintage Campers
Hey Vintage Campers,
if you’re looking for a very special, British and even stylish camper van you might want to have a look at the site www.myvintagebus.com.
Here’s a video:
Or if you’re a business owner and looking for an eye-catching advertisement location, this could maybe help you attract your next customers…
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Moto
M4
CF72 8SA
Pontyclun
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Bryan Brothers Truck Ltd
Albert Crescent
Bristol
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Apple Fuels
Cotton Street
Glasgow
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North Acton Service Station
Victoria Road
W3 6UL
London
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