Commercial Vehicle Thread

teamveevee · 12th October 2009, 09:30

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Originally Posted by raj_5004

Saw this tata bus in sion, mumbai. looked good from rear but pathetic from front.

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Originally Posted by Trapezio

This is the Tata Hispano Globus LPO 1623. This is Tata's competitor against the Volvo. I understand it retails at around 50 lakhs. The bus is still not launched nationwide.

It is not great by any means, but not that that bad from the front. Windshield is much bigger and the grill is small (when compared to Prakash et.al).

This is the front view, posted earlier.

raj_5004 · 12th October 2009, 10:13

yes, on second thoughts, i feel the front is not all that bad. just wish the headlights were better & the tyres had wheelcaps.

Transsenger · 12th October 2009, 11:05

Observed this new fitment (below the front bumper) on an Ashok Leyland 1612H chassis, its known as FUPS - Frontal Underrun Protection System. I think its part of govt. regulations. But felt that it could have been integrated with front bumber.

trrk · 12th October 2009, 13:15

Hi,

Have been seeing this in front of Force showroom since 2 or 3 weeks.

Managed to click one snap today:

I think the name was Storm (wriiten on the side)!

Sorry!

Mpower · 12th October 2009, 17:35

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Originally Posted by Transsenger

Observed this new fitment (below the front bumper) on an Ashok Leyland 1612H chassis, its known as FUPS - Frontal Underrun Protection System. I think its part of govt. regulations. But felt that it could have been integrated with front bumber.

Good move by govt. When is this coming into effect? Are buses included too.

prram · 12th October 2009, 18:41

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Originally Posted by trrk

Hi,

Have been seeing this in front of Force showroom since 2 or 3 weeks.

Managed to click one snap today:

Attachment 208228

I think the name was Storm (wriiten on the side)!

Sorry!

I think its a M4 by Force motors, the 4 wheeled version of M3 (3 wheeler).

fx45 · 12th October 2009, 18:52

does anyone have on road pix of super ace from Tata?

MileCruncher · 12th October 2009, 19:26

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Originally Posted by teamveevee

Volvo sells CNG buses in other parts of the world (Norway, Sweden etc). But decided not to bring the same to India, do not know why. May be CNG buses are more expensive than Diesel ones?

CNG are basically Petrol engines with a convertor which makes them very expensive. Volvo's didn't bring it initially as they may not have focussed on incity transport and now when they can, the market is already crowded.

tushky · 12th October 2009, 19:29

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Originally Posted by trrk

Hi,

Have been seeing this in front of Force showroom since 2 or 3 weeks.

Managed to click one snap today:

Attachment 208228

I think the name was Storm (wriiten on the side)!

Sorry!

I have seen this Left Hand Drive. is there any buyer for this outside our country??

fx45 · 12th October 2009, 20:33

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Originally Posted by MileCruncher

CNG are basically Petrol engines with a convertor which makes them very expensive. Volvo's didn't bring it initially as they may not have focussed on incity transport and now when they can, the market is already crowded.

diesels can also be converted. BEST is doing that to its fleet of AL buses now.

AkMar · 13th October 2009, 06:33

From what I have heard, Volvo is not bringing their CNG buses into India as they are wary of the quality of CNG available here.

Also, I do not think it would be advisable to convert Volvos to CNG. They are much more complex than the ALs which are being converted. Converting Volvos will also require tampering with the body for mounting CNG cylinders on the roof.

condor · 13th October 2009, 08:15

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AkMar

: From what I have heard, Volvo is not bringing their CNG buses into India as they are wary of the quality of CNG available here.

CNG would be less susceptible to tampering than liquid fuel : not as simple as opening a tank & pouring in the adulterant liquid.

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AkMar

: Also, I do not think it would be advisable to convert Volvos to CNG. They are much more complex than the ALs which are being converted. Converting Volvos will also require tampering with the body for mounting CNG cylinders on the roof.

What part of the Volvo is more complex ? And if Volvo themselves do it, why should it be a problem, if they already have the technology ? Also, there is no need to mount it on the roof. Can definitely be mounted below the floor, in the luggage space area.

manishalive · 13th October 2009, 10:17

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Originally Posted by Mpower

Good move by govt. When is this coming into effect? Are buses included too.

Busses will have the complete Bus code comming into action maybe next year, where all bus coach builders mandatory have to comply with the code. There will further be Centers of excellence which will have their design approved and will lend their design and manufacturing facilities to small scale coatch builders who cannot go on their own.

tushky · 13th October 2009, 12:14

why dont we get this? this is the SFC 713 22-seater bus for South africa. i think it is cute.

AMATMO · 13th October 2009, 16:09

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Originally Posted by trrk

Hi,

Have been seeing this in front of Force showroom since 2 or 3 weeks.

Managed to click one snap today:

Attachment 208228

I think the name was Storm (wriiten on the side)!

Sorry!

it doesnt look well finished or designed

tata ace and piaggio ape truk look much better

12th October 2009, 10:13	#1622
raj_5004 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dubai/Mumbai Posts: 5,238 Thanked: 3,139 Times	yes, on second thoughts, i feel the front is not all that bad. just wish the headlights were better & the tyres had wheelcaps.
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12th October 2009, 11:05	#1623
Transsenger BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: KOCHI Posts: 368 Thanked: 96 Times	Frontal Underrun Protection Observed this new fitment (below the front bumper) on an Ashok Leyland 1612H chassis, its known as FUPS - Frontal Underrun Protection System. I think its part of govt. regulations. But felt that it could have been integrated with front bumber. Attached Thumbnails
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12th October 2009, 13:15	#1624
trrk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alleppey, Kerala Posts: 2,114 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	Force product Hi, Have been seeing this in front of Force showroom since 2 or 3 weeks. Managed to click one snap today: I think the name was Storm (wriiten on the side)! Sorry!
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fx45 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,823 Thanked: 384 Times	does anyone have on road pix of super ace from Tata?
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13th October 2009, 06:33	#1631
AkMar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,183 Thanked: 2,604 Times	From what I have heard, Volvo is not bringing their CNG buses into India as they are wary of the quality of CNG available here. Also, I do not think it would be advisable to convert Volvos to CNG. They are much more complex than the ALs which are being converted. Converting Volvos will also require tampering with the body for mounting CNG cylinders on the roof.
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13th October 2009, 12:14	#1634
tushky Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 1,233 Thanked: 2,702 Times View My Garage	why dont we get this? this is the SFC 713 22-seater bus for South africa. i think it is cute. Attached Thumbnails
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