Volvo Buses unveiled new intercity coach range at the Busworld 2016 in Bengaluru on November 10. Volvo 9400 range comprises of the 12.0m coach with a new 8 litre engine. Interestingly, the new engine is developed with VECV at its Pithampur facility. The other Volvo 9400 13.8m multi-axle coach has an upgraded engine from 9 to 11 litres, while the 14.5m coach is an upgradation to meet BS VI emission regulations. The new range underscores Volvo’s localization strategy and promises increased efficiency in meeting growing passenger demands.
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The new range answers the increase in demand for intercity buses that promote efficiency and safe mobility.
Mr. Håkan Agnevall, President, Volvo Bus Corporation said, “The new engine range of Volvo Buses is a good example of India’s role in Volvo Group’s global plans. We are geared to offer latest solutions that can provide the optimal and sustainable ownership experience to the operators.”
Mr. Akash Passey, Senior Vice President – Business Region International, Volvo Bus Corporation said, “Volvo Buses has changed right along with the changes that the Indian bus industry has undergone since 2001. We always work with innovations and new technologies to give our customers value addition.”
Volvo Buses will manufacture the new range at its Hosakote facility in Bengaluru, right from the assembly of chassis to rolling out of complete buses. This facility follows Volvo Bus Production Systems that are implemented in all Volvo manufacturing sites across the world.