The buses are powered by a locally manufactured 330hp, 8-litre engine; the coach promises unmatched performance, comfort and safety.
10 Apr 2017 | 27845 Views | By Autocar Pro News Desk
Volvo Buses India today announced the delivery of 10 BS IV-compliant, 12-metre 9400 range coaches to the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC).
These buses were inducted in the presence of the chief minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani. Speaking on the occasion, Vijay Nehra, MD, GSRTC, said, “Close on ...
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Volvo Buses India today announced the delivery of 10 BS IV-compliant, 12-metre 9400 range coaches to the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC).
These buses were inducted in the presence of the chief minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani. Speaking on the occasion, Vijay Nehra, MD, GSRTC, said, “Close on the heels of the recent Supreme Court judgement mandating compulsory implementation of BS IV norms, GSRTC has become the first STU to induct BS IV-compliant Volvo coaches in India.”
“We are truly proud to take forward our strong association with the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation with the delivery of these new BS IV-compliant coaches that optimise performance, comfort and safety,” said VRV Sriprasad, managing director, Volvo Buses, South Asia.
The chief minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani flags off the BS IV-compliant buses for Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation.
Made-in-India 8-litre engine
The locally manufactured BS IV Volvo D8C engine delivers peak power of 330hp and offers a high degree of performance and fuel efficiency.
According to the company, the driveline and powertrain in the Volvo 9400 coaches, available in 13.7- and 14.5-metre-long variants, are designed to last for the lifecycle of the bus, which is typically for 10 lakh kilometres. With long service intervals, these key aggregates can contribute significantly to lowering of running costs. Moreover, the NVH levels are significantly reduced, which lead to better travel comfort for passengers and lowers driver fatigue, which is essential from a safety standpoint.
Safety is of a high order and the Volvo 9400 coach gets active safety features like ABS, Electronic Braking System (EBS), Disc Brakes and Hillstart Aid. Added to this are Bus Body Code features like emergency exit door; breakable emergency exit windows with T-punch glass breakers; emergency service door opening switches; fire suppression system in engine hatch and luggage areas; smoke detection system in the saloon and luggage areas; and fire extinguishers.
The 9400 range also includes 13.7 and 14.5 metre coaches that feature BSIV compliant 11-litre engines mated with high-performance drivetrain aggregates.