Volvo Buses launches first 13.5m 4×2 coach
The rear engine bus has been developed on the modular Volvo 94001 platform also includes the 12-metre 4×2 and 14.5-metre 6×2 configurations.
Bangalore / Sweden –Volvo Buses India Pvt Ltd of Bengaluru (a wholly-owned subsidiary of VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd (VECV) of Pithampur has launched a 13.5-metre 4×2 coach in India. The rear engine bus has been developed on the modular Volvo 94001 platform also includes the 12-metre 4×2 and 14.5-metre 6×2 configurations.
The rear-engine Volvo B8R 13.5m coach maintains industry-leading safety, fuel economy, performance, and passenger comfort that Volvo Bus operators and passengers have come to expect in Volvo buses. It offers up to 10% extra seating and over 20% additional sleeper berth capacity with almost 25% increase in passenger luggage space. Fully built buses delivered from VECV’s Hosakote facility are fully compliant with prevalent CMVR norms.
Vinod Aggarwal, MD & CEO, VECV said, “The goal of forming our bus division, by integrating Volvo Buses India into VECV is to transform public transport. I am happy to highlight this development as the first fruit from our synergised way of working”.
“The Volvo 9400 B8R 13.5m 4x2 coach is part of our pioneering track record of offering market leading bus-based mobility solutions in India. I can assure our customers that they can look forward to a broader range of innovative market adapted offers from VECV’s Bus Division, including an Eicher front-engine coach range soon”, concludes Akash Passey, President, Bus Division, VECV.
1Volvo 9400 B8R 13.5m coach is certified for a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of 18 tonnes. It is powered by Volvo’s D8K6300 Six cylinder direct injection diesel engine develops output of 300HP, torque 1200 Nm @ 1200 - 1600 rpm which is fitted with . The platform is fitted with Rigid, steerable, and non- driven axle at front and Full floating, non - steerable and driven at rear. This assures customers of best-in-class power to weight ratio. Ride quality is optimised through the Electronically Controlled Suspension (ECS) System, while safety is bolstered by the Electronic Braking System (EBS).
