Tata Motors delivered 20 hybrid-electric AC buses to MMRDA
BEST’s drivers and conductors been trained on operating these buses, which comply with all UBS-II, AIS 052 and CMVR.
Mumbai: Tata Motors Ltd of Mumbai, delivered 25 Nos of Tata Starbus Diesel Series Hybrid-Electric AC bus3 to MMRDA1 for the order which placed on Mar’2016. The regional transport office (RTO) has registered and certified 20 hybrid-electric AC buses and 5 more will be registered soon, it will be operated under BEST2 routes between Bandra and Sion stations via Bandra-Kurla Complex
MMRDA got for USD0.26m, hybrid-electric bus is economically viable, with improved 25-30% fuel savings and will run on only electric mode for 30-35% of the total travel distance.
BEST’s drivers and conductors been trained on operating these buses, which comply with all UBS-II (urban bus specifications), AIS 052 (automotive industry standards) and CMVR (central motor vehicle rules).
Girish Wagh, president, commercial vehicles business, Tata Motors Ltd said” these buses, powered by BS-IV engines, are the first series of the hybrid electric architecture buses and are a testimony to the company's technological prowess.”
"We will continue our work on electrification and alternate fuel technologies and engage with government and regulatory authorities to promote such mobility solutions," Wagh added.
1MMRDA (Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority) is a body of the Government of Maharashtra that is responsible for the infrastructure development of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. MMRDA was set up on 26 January 1975 under the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority Act, 1974 Government of Maharashtra as an apex body for planning and co-ordination of development activities in the Region.
2BEST - Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST) operates on 504 routes daily with 3,500 buses.
3Tata Starbus Diesel series hybrid-Electric AC bus of 12m length powered with Cummins ISBe 5.9 CRDi, SCR Technology with an output of 180 HP@2500 rpm and Max Torque 700 Nm@1200-1600 rpm and Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor with an output of 44 Kw Peak Traction Power Max. Speed - 2600 rpm with High Power Li-ion Batteries Energy Storage Capacity - 11 Ah; 3.74 kWh Maximum is coupled with Automated Transmission. The ladder type chassis of 12m length and wheel base 6200mm is fitted with Full Pneumatic Suspension at front and rear with kneeling facility and Hydraulic Double Acting Telescopic Type Shock Absorbers for improved ride quality. Added intelligence transport system, also equipped with CCTV cameras, wi-fi hotspot, mobile phone charging points and emergency stop button for passengers.
