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SETRA TOPCLASS 400 AVAILABLE WITH ACTIVE BRAKE ASSIST

Published at 20.08.2008 in Tourism, Vehicle news, Safety

The Setra S 416 HDH is the second coach from the Evobus group which will be available with the new Active Brake Assist (ABA) system, also known as emergency brake system. The system reacts when there is a slower moving object in front of the coach, creating the danger of a collision. After a number of warnings it actively starts braking.

TATA MOTORS LAUNCHES SUPER MILO BUS CHASSIS RANGE

Published at 19.08.2008 in Vehicle news, Chassis

Tata Motors has introduced a new range of Super Milo bus chassis across the country. The Super Milo range is available in two variants — City and Highway — each with customised parameters calibrated for their individual applications.

BREDAMENARINI VIVACITY HAS DEUTZ EEV ENGINE

Published at 18.08.2008 in Technology, Vehicle news, Minibuses

German engine manufacturer Deutz is able to deliver it’s vehicles diesel engines in an EEV version – one of the first OEM’s to use it is the Italian bus manufacturer Bredamenarini, who installs them in their Vivacity buses. Except with diesel engines, they are also available with a CNG engine.

MERCEDES-BENZ TRAVEGO WITH ACTIVE BRAKE ASSIST

Published at 01.08.2008 in Tourism, Vehicle news, Safety

The new-generation Mercedes-Benz Travego travel coach will feature a world premierem as it’s the first coach ever to be equipped with an Active Brake Assist system. Following a series of intensifying warning signals, the active safety system for emergency braking assistance automatically initiates a full application of the brakes should the driver fail to react to the imminent danger of a rear-end collision with a vehicle driving in front.

UNVI DELIVERS OPEN-TOP DOUBLEDECKER TO FRANCE

Published at 21.06.2008 in Technology, Vehicle news, Superstructure

Spanish body manufacturer Unvi delivered their first new Urbis 2.5DD sightseeing open top doubledecker to the French company Podiocom. The 12m bus built on a Volvo B9TL chassis will begin its career in July by following the Tour de France.

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