Commercial Vehicles in India: News & Updates

[droy]

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BharatBenz reveals 'Made in India' truck.

The truck has been developed at BharatBenz’s new plant at Oragadam, near Chennai. The plant is 88% ready and will be inaugurated on April 18, 2012.

To ensure high reliability of the vehicles from the start, all the trucks have undergone 40 lakh kilometres of testing on Indian roads including strenuous driving cycles on DICV’s state-of-the-art test track in Tamil Nadu. To keep costs in check, DICV has partnered with more than 450 suppliers in the Indian market. An 85% localization level has been achieved and BharatBenz has set a target to take that number to 90%. BharatBenz has already brought on board dealerships in 70 locations across India and the plan is to expand the sales and service network to cover 100 locations by 2014.

The trucks promise to offer excellent return on investment as they have been designed to lower turn around time and have a direct impact on a fleet’s efficiency.

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[Vishwas]

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^^ thanks for sharing the information Droy, Looking forward for more information from you.
any idea about the pricing of these things?

 

[droy]

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^^ thanks for sharing the information Droy, Looking forward for more information from you.
any idea about the pricing of these things?

Pricing was not revealed at the time of launch,but according to the compamy the prices will be priced competitively.

 

[TSIVipul]

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@Vishwas:
Can you tell me what the prices are of the Volvo buses and their specs?Asking just for the sake of gaining knowledge!!



Even I too had read one ad some one year back in TOI saying about the BHARATBENZ brand,and now its really nice to see its trucks come true..
Here it is:-

 

[Vishwas]

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@Vishwas:
Can you tell me what the prices are of the Volvo buses and their specs?Asking just for the sake of gaining knowledge!!

Volvo buses ranges from 70-80 Lakhs which includes road taxes,blah blah blah

Usually the volvo buses plying in India uses 7 or 9ltr CRDe 290BHP engine depending on the version(like 8400,B7R,B9R).

 

[S Class]

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bajaj has revealed its first four wheeled vehicle

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Source:ACI

And rickshaw drivers are not interested in buying this coz they say the summer heat will almost kill them with a 4 wheeler (& not car) like this. I read this somewhere in DNA/IE.

 

[TSIVipul]

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Tata has launched a new truck something 3716 or some other name and many more CVs are being launched at the expo so can anyone post some pics of them here??

 

[Vishwas]

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Tata has launched a new truck something 3716 or some other name and many more CVs are being launched at the expo so can anyone post some pics of them here??

I'm working on it stay tuned.

 

[TSIVipul]

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Awaiting pics...and yes there must be some write-up too!!!

 

[Vishwas]

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ASHOK LEYLAND HAS LAUNCHED JAN BUS:

This bus is fully flat floored one, Front Engined, And the world's first single step bus.
The tech specs include a 230BHP engine BS4 compliant Turbo charged CNG vehicle.
Other features include such as driver friendly assists like GPS etc etc, infotainment system..

 

[S Class]

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Tata has launched a new truck something 3716 or some other name and many more CVs are being launched at the expo so can anyone post some pics of them here??

The ultra range and the LPT 3723 will create new segments and generate higher incomes for their owners," Tata Motors (India Operations) Managing Director P M Telang told reporters.

Tata Ultra truck range comprises a series of variants with 5 to 14-tonne capacity and powered by 16-valve diesel engines.

The Tata LPT 3723 is a 5-axle truck with a payload of 25 tonnes.

 

[TSIVipul]

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And how Tata replied to this bus??
Any such new launch by Volvo??

Do these buses have front disk brakes as I have noticed that there is something like a disc behind the front wheels of these buses and its easily noticeable if your car is moving just adjacent to the front wheel of the bus.

This new Tata truck is looking weird,now what is that rising wheel at the end for,our intello drivers will use it as spare wheel instead of dropping/rising set of wheels!!

 

[Vishwas]

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TATA PARADISO- G7 MULTI AXLE COACH:

Paradiso – G7 is an internationally acclaimed bus body design concept from Marcopolo S.A., Brazil. The aerodynamic body design expertise of Marcopolo and technological capabilities of Tata Motors have been combined to develop the Tata Paradiso – G7. It is a 14 metre multi axle coach with 21 tonne Gross Vehicle Weight, packed with luxurious features, meant for long distance inter-city travel.




Built on LPO 2138 rear engine multi axle platform with a 370 HP and 1550 Nm torque Cummins ISLe engine, the Tata Paradiso is ideal for long distance travel. It has a ZF 6-speed gearbox with in-built intarder, Electronically Controlled Air suspension (ECAS), large clutch diameter of 430 mm and a large fuel tank capacity of 500L, which can be further extended to 600 L (optional).

Tata Paradiso – G7 has a maximum speed of 120 kmph, good gradability of 34%, best-in-class maneuverability and superior fuel efficiency. It comes with world class axles with pneumatic disc brakes and electronic braking system (EBS).

The Tata Paradiso – G7 has been developed to provide an extremely luxurious and comfortable travel experience. The bus comes loaded with features like the full glass partitioned wall, with wider opening, for better comfort & accessibility, separate deluxe and luxury seating areas, luxurious couch in the rear section, with liquid heater and refrigerator, electrical rear view mirrors with demister and blinker. The interiors have been accentuated by ergonomically designed wide recliner seats and individual AC louvers for an ultra comfortable journey, while LED lights offer optimum illumination.

The Tata Paradiso – G7 offers host of optional features like sleeping and semi-sleeping seats, on-board refrigerator, HVAC with demister, entertainment system, mobile charging points, and internal camera with recorder, reversing camera, destination board and GPS.

Individual ear-phones and speakers with volume control for every passenger and 4 LCD screens offer superior quality entertainment. Large luggage compartment with easy access enhance the travel experience in the Tata Paradiso.

Courtesy:KSRTC BLOG

 

[S Class]

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And how Tata replied to this bus??
Any such new launch by Volvo??

Do these buses have front disk brakes as I have noticed that there is something like a disc behind the front wheels of these buses and its easily noticeable if your car is moving just adjacent to the front wheel of the bus.

This new Tata truck is looking weird,now what is that rising wheel at the end for,our intello drivers will use it as spare wheel instead of dropping/rising set of wheels!!

The company rolled out its Starbus Fuel Cell Concept, which it developed with Indian government’s Department and Industrial Research under the Technology Development & Demonstration Programme.

This bus, which uses compressed hydrogen, features a motor that provides peak power output of 250 hp. It has a top speed of 43.5 mph, which may not seem like much, but as it is designed for city traffic, it is undoubtedly more than sufficient.

 

[Vishwas]

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And how Tata replied to this bus??
Any such new launch by Volvo??

Do these buses have front disk brakes as I have noticed that there is something like a disc behind the front wheels of these buses and its easily noticeable if your car is moving just adjacent to the front wheel of the bus.

Yes right Volvo has Disc brakes at front!

This new Tata truck is looking weird,now what is that rising wheel at the end for,our intello drivers will use it as spare wheel instead of dropping/rising set of wheels!!

The last set of wheels will be functional when the load is very bulky and when the truck needs to be planted.