The Tata Hispano CNG Hybrid bus will be running on the streets of Madrid from 2012...
Tata Hispano Motors Carrocera SA, Tata Motors’ wholly owned subsidiary in Spain, has got an order for supplying ten CNG Series Hybrid low-floor city buses, which will be built on Tata Motors chassis, to EMT Madrid, a Madrid city public transportation company. The buses are due to be delivered in 2012.
The Tata Hispano CNG Hybrid is powered with a series hybrid system, where the engine is not connected to the driveline at all. Instead, it just runs a generator which charges the battery pack at a steady power. The battery pack provides electrical energy to the motor, which in turn generates tractive power. Besides, the engine operates on a constant speed, constant load mode, maximising efficiency, irrespective of variations in vehicle speed and frequent stops and starts etc. The Tata Hispano CNG Hybrid offers substantial improvement in fuel economy and emissions compared to a conventional bus.
The Tata Hispano CNG Hybrid low-floor bus is equipped with a heater, air-conditioner, wheelchair, baby seat, security cameras, WIFI, electrical ramp, ticketing machine, reverse camera, electronic display board, electrically operated in-swing and out-swing doors, and kneeling facility allowing easy entry and exit. Its electronically controlled air suspension (ECAS) and electronic braking provide excellent ride quality, handling and passenger comfort. With strong acceleration and a maximum speed of 70km/h, the Tata Hispano Hybrid provides fast and comfortable urban transport that’s also environment-friendly.
