Having sustained its leadership position in the market, for over 8 years, in the low-floor city buses segment, Volvo Buses, launched the latest avatar of the city bus – the New Volvo 8400. This is a part of Volvo’s strategy to continuously re-invent and improve its products and its features. The new version of the bus sports a modern look and has intrinsic benefits of functionality, serviceability, high quality and performance levels. The New Volvo 8400 is Euro 4 ready and is showcased at the India Manufacturing Show in Bangalore.The first batch of this new face-lift city bus has been delivered to BMTC in Bangalore and the KSRTC in Kerala.
The new Euro 4 norms for exhaust reduction impose tough demands on all vehicle manufacturers. The difference in exhaust emission requirements between a Euro 3 and Euro 4 engine is considerable. Emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) are typically cut from 5 to 3.5 g/kWh, a reduction of 30 per cent. The product is equipped with advanced diesel engine technology allied to exhaust gas after-treatment with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), which converts harmful nitrogen oxides into harmless nitrogen gas and water vapour. It offers opportunities of lower fuel consumption; low service costs and long service intervals and is suitable for high engine power outputs – when compared with alternative routes to meet Euro IV demands. This product ensures the most fuel-efficient solution among competing technologies, which in itself is a gain both financially and environmentally.
At the launch, Mr. Akash Passey, Managing Director, Volvo Buses India, said: “Volvo is emerging as the preferred choice for Indians cities which are undergoing a makeover and putting in place a modern, safe and convenient city and inter-city public transport system. Our city buses have become a part of the city infrastructure in 11 cities over the past couple of years. In this updated bus, passengers will experience best-in-class look and feel. We continue to strive to make public transport the No.1 choice for city mobility.”
