by Suman Gupta
Mumbai, July ,2019: Eicher Trucks and Buses, part of VE Commercial Vehicles Limited, showcased its latest range at the second edition of Prawaas 2019, India International Bus and Car Travel show, in Navi Mumbai between July 25-27. The showcase included the newly introduced Eicher 3009L Skyline Pro Staff AC Bus and Eicher 20.15R 12m bus chassis.
Prawaas 2019 brings together the leading bus & car operators across the country to exhibit and recognize advanced technologies and innovation for better passenger mobility and facilitate more dialogue around developing solutions for a sustainable, smarter and safer India.
The Eicher 20.15 R 12m bus chassis offering is unique and tailor-made for intercity applications. It comes equipped with an AC compressor and two alternators of 120 Amperes each – making the body-building process faster and less expensive. Some of the features further enhance Uptime for the bus, such as a 425-litre fuel tank, eliminating the need for en-route fueling stops. The robust DOMEX chassis delivers extremely high strength and durability, while tilt and telescopic power steering, 6 speed overdrive gearbox and air suspensions ensure a safe and comfortable ride. The bus offers best-in-class fuel efficiency with the use of Volvo Group engine management system EMS 3.0, coupled with new-generation features such as cruise control and real-time fuel coaching where the driver is continuously guided on most effective driving.
Eicher Trucks and Buses also introduced the Skyline Pro bus range with a refreshed look. The Skyline Pro 3009L AC bus on display was customized with luxurious Harita Magnum Push back seats with 3-point ELR seat belt, in 2×1 seating configuration and air suspension for added comfort.
These latest innovations stem from Eicher’s commitment towards developing vehicles with best-in-class fuel efficiency, higher Productivity with superior uptime, and using modern features relevant to India and the developing markets. These buses have been designed on the concept of Smart Journeys that offers Smart Design, Smart technologies, Smart features for safer and sustainable mobility across India.
With this introduction, Eicher’s bus range has been further augmented with variants across different applications for schools, staff, route permit and intercity segment.
Eicher Trucks and Buses was also awarded for the most ‘Innovative and Unique Display’ at Prawaas 2019 for its inventive and more original exhibit of its vehicles.
About Eicher Trucks & Buses:Eicher Trucks and Buses has the lineage of three decades of operations in India. Adopting the most professional and holistic approach to modernize the Indian trucking industry, their brand philosophy, “Go Pro”, promises to deliver best-in-class fuel efficiency, higher loading capacity, superior uptime and overall vehicle life time profitability. Eicher Trucks and Buses (ETB) is present in the LMD range with a strong presence in the 4.9T-16T truck segment and an ever increasing market share in 16T-55T heavy duty trucks segment. Eicher Pro Series buses also have a strong presence in the Light and Medium segment along with a leadership in the school bus segment.
About VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV)::VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV) is a joint venture between the Volvo Group and Eicher Motors Limited. In operation since July 2008, the company includes the complete range of Eicher branded trucks and buses, VE Powertrain, Eicher’s components businesses as well as the sales and distribution business of Volvo trucks within India. VECV’s vision is to be recognized as the industry leader driving modernization in commercial transportation in India and the developing world.
