Friday 1 December 2017

Volvo 8400 Hybrid Low-Floor City Bus – Tech Specs, Review

Priced at around INR 2.3 crores, the Volvo 8400 Hybrid is entitled for a subsidy of INR 61 lakhs under the union government’s FAME scheme. 

Volvo Buses is now offering the 8400 low-floor diesel-hybrid buses in India. Few buses are already in their trial runs in the cities of Mumbai and Bangalore, with the company persuading state-owned metropolitan transport corporations of different cities for orders. The 8400 hybrid makes a great proposition for a sustainable urban mobility solutions for our Indian cities plagued with vehicular pollution. Being a parallel-hybrid system, the bus needs no dedicated infrastructure and is quite affordable that pure-electric buses.

The Volvo 8400 Hybrid is no different from the regular, diesel-powered 8400 range of city buses that are already in operation across Indian cities, except for the hybrid powertrain and related electronics. Based on the global Volvo B5RLE platform, the body structure of the buses are locally assembled, with superior build quality and fit and finish. It can seat 32 passengers in 2×2 seating layout, features two pneumatically-operated doors, and a simple and functional driver’s cockpit with suspended seat and fully-adjustable steering wheel.

But the high point of this bus is its hybrid technology. The powertrain consists of a 5-litre Volvo D5 4-cylinder turbo-diesel engine producing 215 hp and an electric motor of 160 hpoutput. Together, they produce a peak torque of 800 Nm. The longitudinally-placed diesel engine is paired to a 12-speed automatic transmission. An Electronic Control Module (ECM) regulates the synchronization of electric and the diesel motor, also influencing gear shifts, start/stop feature (for diesel engine), and battery recharging cycle.

The electric motor in the hybrid bus serves as both propulsion motor and as a generator. This permanent magnet motor is also the starter (integrated alternator) to the diesel engine using alternating current. It is aided by an energy converter for DC or AC conversion and a battery pack. While the brake-energy regeneration system charges the battery, something that is a boon for typical city-bus operations involving numerous stops and starts. The motor is said to offer considerable torque resulting in good performance at low speeds, especially when the bus starts from a standstill. Therefore, the diesel engine is not required for initial starts, bringing an operational benefit of reducing exhaust gases at bus stops with people nearby.

The hybrid system works this way.  Turn on the key, the electric power from the batteries are on your command. Remove the parking brake and accelerate, the bus moves without cranking the diesel engine. After reaching speeds between 20-25 kmph, the engine wakes up with seamless integration of power. The engine automatically shuts-off when the bus halts at stops or traffic lights, and comes alive whenever necessary. In case a failure in electric power, the bus can normally run on diesel power like a regular city-bus.

Volvo has concentrated more on energy-saving, by using individual electric motors for power-steering pump, AC compressor, and radiator cooling fan. They operate only when there is a need. The braking system is electrically-controlled, with all-disc brakes and ABS. The 8400 range is known for its pliant ride and optimum stability, with independent air suspension.

The Volvo 8400 Hybrid is one of the affordable ‘green’ city bus available on sale in India, with a promise of fuel saving up to 30 percent as against a diesel-powered bus. It’s lower emissions on travel and ‘zero-emissions’ when stationary perfectly matches urban bus operations in India, with frequent bumper-to-bumper traffic and stopping.


Tuesday 28 November 2017

Bharatbenz Launches OF1623 12 Meter AC chassis in Kerala

Bharatbenz Launches OF1623 12 Meter AC chassis in Kerala .
This Coach is powered with the world class and proven Mercedes -Benz OM 906 platform engine with the first in its class Glide Suspension a.k.a Ride that Glides to ensure a super smooth ride....
Autobahn Trucking collaborated with M/s SM Kannappa , Bangalore (a.k.a Prakash Body Builders ) to come up with a unique design...

Monday 27 November 2017

Sunday 26 November 2017

TSRTC BRAND NEW BIO-DIESEL "GARUDA PLUS" BUSES

TSRTC BRAND NEW BIO-DIESEL "GARUDA PLUS" BUSES
15 SCANIA BIO-DIESEL BUSES AT HYD-3 DEPOT.
Special Transportation for the members of Global Entrepreneurship Summit (IVANKA TRUMP Visit) starting from 28th November at Hyderabad. After that event buses will be sent to paint job. Later will be introduced in to regular service from respective depots.
#tsrtc #scania #garudaplus #ivankatrumpvisit


15 SCANIA BIO-DIESEL BUSES 

Wednesday 9 August 2017

Prawaas 2017 - TATA MOTORS HYBRID BUS

Prawaas 2017
Tata Motors Hybrid Bus

Front  Profile

Front Exit

Front Profile

Rear Profile

Prawaas 2017- Ashok Leyland Viking

Prawaas 2017 -
Ashok Leyland Viking 

Front Profile 

Side Profile

Rear Profile 

Technical Data Sheet 

Tuesday 8 August 2017

Prawaas 2017 - TATA MOTORS ULTRA ELECTRIC

Prawaas 2017 -
Tata Motors Ultra Electric Bus

Front Profile  

Side Profile 

Front Exit

GPS 

Dashboard

Technical Specification

Inaugural Edition of Prawaas 2017-

Inaugural Edition of Prawaas 2017-

BOCI (Bus Operators Confederation of India) is organizing an Inaugural Edition of Prawaas 2017- India International Bus & Car Travel Show. This 3 Day event will attract who’s who of the Bus & Car sector to come together and voice out the challenges, opportunities and way ahead for the betterment of the sector. Prawaas 2017 is scheduled from July 28-30, 2017 at CIDCO Exhibition Centre, Vashi, Navi Mumbai.

Prawaas 2017 aims to bring together for the first time ever leading Bus and Car operators from across India in six important segments viz; Intercity, Intracity, School Bus, Employee Transport, Tour Operators and Maxi/Tourists Cabs.




Sunday 15 January 2017

SCANIA INDIA : SAI NEETA TRAVELS & LOGISTICS ( MASCOT)

SAI NEETA TRAVEL & LOGISTICS ( make MASCOT your escort )
Bus :BRAND NEW  SCANIA 14.5M METROLINK HD
Bus Type :-5( 2+2 SEMI SLEEPER SEATING)
Route :-Mumbai - Bangalore - Mumbai.
SERVICE STARTING FROM :-20/12/2016

KA.01.AG.4541

KA.01.AG.4542

SEMI-SLEEPER SEATS

FRONT PROFILE

REAR PROFILE

ENTRANCE -LED DISPLAY STAIRCASE 

KA.01.AG.4542

SIDE PROFILE
Picture Credits : Nitin Landge / Bus World Buzz

Saturday 14 January 2017

SCANIA INDIA : VARMA TRAVELS SCANIA METROLINK 14.5M HD


Customers Name :-Verma Travels (Bhopal)
Product Name : Scania Metrolink 14.5M HD 
Varient : - 36 Berths Sleeper 
Bus Number: UP.75 AT 2005
Route: Mumbai - Indore - Bhopal
For Bookings : http://www.vermatravelsindia.com/  or www.vermabus.com/

With Ladies Toilet 

Rear Profile 


Picture Credits : Kunal Jadhav 

SCANIA INDIA : T🌿S🌿R🌿T🌿C 13.7M Bio-Diesel Buses

Brand New 🌳GARUDA PLUS🌳 of T🌿S🌿R🌿T🌿C
SCANIA 13.7M HD Multi Axle ��BIO-DIESEL🍃 Bus.
🍀INTER CITY🍀GREEN INITIATIVE🍀
#tsrtc #scania #biodeisel #garudaplus

13.7M REAR PROFILE