Volvo’s first ever CNG powered city bus debuted in New Delhi a few months ago as a part of a test initiative to the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC). However, at the 2012 Delhi Auto the Swedish bus maker has gone a mile higher with the unveiling of the world’s first commercially viable hybrid bus – the Volvo 7700 Hybrid.
While the company’s hybrid solutions have already been commercialized and are presently operating across 20 cities of the world with a proven track record, the 7700 Hybrid model is the first serial production model to implement this green technology.
Present at the launch of its new range of multi-faceted coaches at the 2012 Auto Expo was Akash Passey, Managing Director & CEO, Volvo Buses in South Asia, who said, “The Volvo Hybrid is very much the solution cities & environmentalists have asked for. We are ready. All we await is the demand & the direction from the authorities, so that we can apply this solution specifically to Indian needs. The Volvo 7700 Hybrid has been unveiled to showcase our intent and readiness for India.”
As in normal conditions of hybrid cars, the hybrid bus will also use a smaller diesel engine and an electric motor, which can be used independently or together to advance propulsion.
The main features of model 7700 Volvo hybrid electric engine retrieves the position as long as the bus is required to apply the brakes. As technology start / stop is the largest executive sedans to save fuel, the diesel engine in the 7700 also turns off completely, which also helps create an atmosphere of silence and stops free escape bus.
Another distinguishing feature of this clean and nice new passenger bus Volvo age is not only efficient in city traffic is very congested, but it works equally well when there is a greater distance between bus stops.
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