Les scores sont des notes relatives 0–100 dans cet atlas. Pour parcourir, pas une spécification technique.
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Quelle autorité ou quel corridor local compte pour ce type ?
Commencez par la lentille locale : homologation, licences et hubs — pas une checklist mondiale.
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No. The six scores are relative editorial 0–100 marks across the 48 types on this site.
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Lead images resolve from Wikimedia Commons via Wikipedia titles on the English masters, with licences recorded on the credits page.
Why metric units?
Metric is the default. Regional notes (US customary, local brand culture) appear in culture and market chapters.
How is this different from a wiki article?
Each type gets seven fixed-depth chapters, comparable scores and cross-type labs — structured for browsing, not a single freeform page.
Sur Bus, propulsion, structure, commande et sécurité partagent la même enveloppe d'exploitation.
Les jauges résument marge structurelle, maintenabilité et facteurs humains en score relatif.
Systèmes
Structure
Bus: Steel ladder frame or aluminum integral shell carries aisle loads and roof HVAC units. Anti-roll bars limit passenger sway in corners.
Propulsion
Bus: Inline-six with automated manual or Allison-style torque-converter transmission propels multi-ton GVW. Retarders supplement service brakes on grades.
Énergie
Bus: Dual-circuit air brakes with ABS modulate chamber pressure; spring brakes hold when parked.
Commande
Bus: Validator, CCTV, and automatic vehicle location feed dispatch; low-floor kneeling adjusts entry height.
Interface
Bus: Emergency exits, fire suppression in engine bay, and rollover-compliant seating anchor belts where fitted.
Sécurité
Bus: Hydraulic or electric ramp and kneeling suspension meet ADA-style boarding requirements at stops.
Indicateurs relatifs
Points chauds
Bus: Air dryer cartridge
Bus: Moisture in tanks corrodes valves and causes winter brake freeze-ups.
Bus: Kingpin & steering gear
Bus: Wear shows as wander and uneven tire feathering on the front axle.
Bus: Differential & driveshaft
Bus: U-joint play and lube leaks precede vibration under full passenger load.
Bus: Door pneumatics
Bus: Slow or asymmetric door cycles trap passengers and fail roadside inspections.
Bus: DEF/SCR aftertreatment
Bus: Clogged dosing or crystallized DEF triggers derate and route cancellations.
Matériaux
Bus: 4130 chrome-moly frame rails
Bus: High-strength rails support body mount twist without cracking cross-members.
Bus: Cast iron brake drums
Bus: Large swept area dissipates heat from repeated stop-and-go service.
Bus: Fiberglass body panels
Bus: Corrosion-resistant skins reduce mass on integral coaches.
Bus: CNG Type IV tanks
Bus: Composite-overwrap pressure vessels store compressed gas for spark-ignited engines.
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