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The '''UD SLF''' is a [[Rear-engine design|rear-engined]] [[single-decker bus]] (a semi low-floor city bus).<ref>[http://www.motorindiaonline.in/buses/ud-city-buses-begin-pilot-operations-in-bengaluru/]</ref> The other city buses of UD is '''UD BRT'''.<ref>[http://www.volvogroup.com/en-en/about-us/organization/our-global-presence/volvo-group-india/brands-that-exists-in-india.html]</ref>
The '''UD SLF''' is a [[Rear-engine design|rear-engined]] [[single-decker bus]] (a semi low-floor city bus).<ref>[http://www.motorindiaonline.in/buses/ud-city-buses-begin-pilot-operations-in-bengaluru/]</ref> The other city buses of UD is '''UD BRT'''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.volvogroup.com/en-en/about-us/organization/our-global-presence/volvo-group-india/brands-that-exists-in-india.html|title=Brands that exists in India|website=www.volvogroup.com}}</ref>


It has 36 seats and [[Denso]] air-conditioning.<ref>[http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/commercial-vehicles/165214-bmtc-begins-volvo-ud-city-bus-trials.html]</ref>
It has 36 seats and [[Denso]] air-conditioning.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/commercial-vehicles/165214-bmtc-begins-volvo-ud-city-bus-trials.html|title=BMTC begins Volvo UD City Bus Trials - Team-BHP|publisher=}}</ref>


The GH8 engine is 6 cylinder 8 liter Euro IV diesel engine (turbocharged and intercooled), [[ZF Friedrichshafen|ZF]] 6-speed automatic (230 hp at 2200rpm).<ref>[https://www.slideshare.net/sagar1122/volvo-ud-slf-buses-trial-run-starts-in-bengaluru]</ref><ref>[https://www.rushlane.com/volvo-ud-slf-buses-bengaluru-12154940.html]</ref>
The GH8 engine is 6 cylinder 8 liter Euro IV diesel engine (turbocharged and intercooled), [[ZF Friedrichshafen|ZF]] 6-speed automatic (230 hp at 2200rpm).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.slideshare.net/sagar1122/volvo-ud-slf-buses-trial-run-starts-in-bengaluru|title=Volvo UD SLF Buses trial run starts in Bengaluru|first=|last=RushLane|date=23 June 2015|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rushlane.com/volvo-ud-slf-buses-bengaluru-12154940.html|title=Volvo UD SLF buses begin customer trial runs in Bengaluru|website=www.rushlane.com}}</ref>


Anti-lock Brake System, Door Brake System, Neutral Bus Stopping and 3-point seat belt are installed.<ref>[https://autotechreview.com/news/ud-slf-bus-begins-customer-trials-in-bangalore]</ref>
Anti-lock Brake System, Door Brake System, Neutral Bus Stopping and 3-point seat belt are installed.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://autotechreview.com/news/ud-slf-bus-begins-customer-trials-in-bangalore|title=UD SLF Bus Begins Customer Trials In Bangalore|first=Auto Tech|last=Review|website=autotechreview.com}}</ref>


The [[Volvo]] Group introduced '''UD Buses''' project in 2014 in [[India]].<ref>[https://www.rushlane.com/volvo-group-ud-buses-production-to-begin-in-india-in-2014-exports-planned-12113579.html]</ref><ref>[http://www.motorindiaonline.in/buses/volvo-begins-new-chapter-india-launching-ud-buses/]</ref><ref>[http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/volvo-launches-ud-buses-in-india-114031900330_1.html]</ref><ref>[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Volvo-introduces-UD-buses/articleshow/32297375.cms]</ref><ref>[http://www.truckaurbus.com/content/news/3414/volvo-launches-new-bus-range-in-india]</ref><ref>[https://www.team-bhp.com/news/volvo-group-introduces-ud-buses-india]</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/business/volvo-to-launch-ud-buses-in-value-segment/article5805952.ece]</ref> The UD Buses is included the [[Volvo Buses]],<ref>[https://twitter.com/VolvoBusIndia/status/632078340686352384]</ref> and includes city buses and coaches.<ref>[http://www.volvogroup.com/en-en/what-we-do/our-brands.html#volvo-brands]</ref>
The [[Volvo]] Group introduced '''UD Buses''' project in 2014 in [[India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rushlane.com/volvo-group-ud-buses-production-to-begin-in-india-in-2014-exports-planned-12113579.html|title=Volvo Group UD buses production to begin in India in 2014, exports planned|website=www.rushlane.com}}</ref><ref>[http://www.motorindiaonline.in/buses/volvo-begins-new-chapter-india-launching-ud-buses/]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/volvo-launches-ud-buses-in-india-114031900330_1.html|title=Volvo launches UD Buses in India|first=Mahesh|last=Kulkarni|date=19 March 2014|publisher=|via=Business Standard}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Volvo-introduces-UD-buses/articleshow/32297375.cms|title=Volvo introduces UD buses - Times of India|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.truckaurbus.com/content/news/3414/volvo-launches-new-bus-range-in-india|title=Volvo launches new bus range in India • TRUCK AUR BUS|website=www.truckaurbus.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.team-bhp.com/news/volvo-group-introduces-ud-buses-india|title=Volvo Group introduces UD buses in India - Team-BHP|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/business/volvo-to-launch-ud-buses-in-value-segment/article5805952.ece|title=Volvo to launch UD buses in value segment|date=19 March 2014|publisher=|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> The UD Buses is included the [[Volvo Buses]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/VolvoBusIndia/status/632078340686352384|title=Volvo at the #ASRTU2015 #ICEPTI2015 in #Delhi. Showcased #Volvo 8400, #UD SLF & #Eicher Midi bus @VolvoBusGlobalpic.twitter.com/gxUlkRnLIF|first=Volvo Buses in|last=India|publisher=}}</ref> and includes city buses and coaches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.volvogroup.com/en-en/what-we-do/our-brands.html#volvo-brands|title=Our Brands - Volvo Group|website=www.volvogroup.com}}</ref>


In 2015, the prototype was started running at [[Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation]], [[Bangalore]].<ref>[http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/bmtc-begins-trials-of-volvo-s-ud-city-bus-115062100749_1.html]</ref>
In 2015, the prototype was started running at [[Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation]], [[Bangalore]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/bmtc-begins-trials-of-volvo-s-ud-city-bus-115062100749_1.html|title=BMTC begins trials of Volvo's UD city bus|first=B. S.|last=Reporter|date=21 June 2015|publisher=|via=Business Standard}}</ref>


The manufacturer is [[UD Trucks]], and the body of prototype was made by Volvo Buses India, but the body of main model is made by Volvo/SM Kannapa JV plant.<ref>[http://www.focusontransport.co.za/regulars/focus-on-bus-and-coach/bus-and-coach/2704-ud-buses-on-trial-in-india.html]</ref><ref>[https://automotiveindianews.com/volvo-makes-global-launch-of-ud-buses-in-india-bmtc-takes-trial-units/]</ref><ref>[https://www.busworldlatinamerica.org/news-and-media/article/2489]</ref>
The manufacturer is [[UD Trucks]], and the body of prototype was made by Volvo Buses India, but the body of main model is made by Volvo/SM Kannapa JV plant.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.focusontransport.co.za/regulars/focus-on-bus-and-coach/bus-and-coach/2704-ud-buses-on-trial-in-india.html|title=UD Buses on trial in India|first=|last=Administrator|website=FOCUS On Transport and Logistics}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://automotiveindianews.com/volvo-makes-global-launch-of-ud-buses-in-india-bmtc-takes-trial-units/|title=Volvo makes global launch of UD buses in India, BMTC takes trial units - automotiveindianews|website=automotiveindianews.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.busworldlatinamerica.org/news-and-media/article/2489|title=UD CITY BUSES BEGIN PILOT OPERATIONS IN BENGALURU|website=www.busworldlatinamerica.org}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 10:32, 20 November 2017

UD SLF
Overview
ManufacturerUD Trucks
Production2015-present
Body and chassis
ClassComplete bus
Bus chassis
Body styleSingle-decker bus
Doors2
Floor typeSemi low-floor (640mm)
RelatedUD BRT
Powertrain
EngineGH8 (230 hp at 2200rpm)
TransmissionZF 6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Length12 meter

The UD SLF is a rear-engined single-decker bus (a semi low-floor city bus).[1] The other city buses of UD is UD BRT.[2]

It has 36 seats and Denso air-conditioning.[3]

The GH8 engine is 6 cylinder 8 liter Euro IV diesel engine (turbocharged and intercooled), ZF 6-speed automatic (230 hp at 2200rpm).[4][5]

Anti-lock Brake System, Door Brake System, Neutral Bus Stopping and 3-point seat belt are installed.[6]

The Volvo Group introduced UD Buses project in 2014 in India.[7][8][9][10][11][12][13] The UD Buses is included the Volvo Buses,[14] and includes city buses and coaches.[15]

In 2015, the prototype was started running at Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation, Bangalore.[16]

The manufacturer is UD Trucks, and the body of prototype was made by Volvo Buses India, but the body of main model is made by Volvo/SM Kannapa JV plant.[17][18][19]

References

  1. ^ [1]
  2. ^ "Brands that exists in India". www.volvogroup.com.
  3. ^ "BMTC begins Volvo UD City Bus Trials - Team-BHP".
  4. ^ RushLane (23 June 2015). "Volvo UD SLF Buses trial run starts in Bengaluru".
  5. ^ "Volvo UD SLF buses begin customer trial runs in Bengaluru". www.rushlane.com.
  6. ^ Review, Auto Tech. "UD SLF Bus Begins Customer Trials In Bangalore". autotechreview.com.
  7. ^ "Volvo Group UD buses production to begin in India in 2014, exports planned". www.rushlane.com.
  8. ^ [2]
  9. ^ Kulkarni, Mahesh (19 March 2014). "Volvo launches UD Buses in India" – via Business Standard.
  10. ^ "Volvo introduces UD buses - Times of India".
  11. ^ "Volvo launches new bus range in India • TRUCK AUR BUS". www.truckaurbus.com.
  12. ^ "Volvo Group introduces UD buses in India - Team-BHP".
  13. ^ "Volvo to launch UD buses in value segment". 19 March 2014 – via www.thehindu.com.
  14. ^ India, Volvo Buses in. "Volvo at the #ASRTU2015 #ICEPTI2015 in #Delhi. Showcased #Volvo 8400, #UD SLF & #Eicher Midi bus @VolvoBusGlobalpic.twitter.com/gxUlkRnLIF".
  15. ^ "Our Brands - Volvo Group". www.volvogroup.com.
  16. ^ Reporter, B. S. (21 June 2015). "BMTC begins trials of Volvo's UD city bus" – via Business Standard.
  17. ^ Administrator. "UD Buses on trial in India". FOCUS On Transport and Logistics.
  18. ^ "Volvo makes global launch of UD buses in India, BMTC takes trial units - automotiveindianews". automotiveindianews.com.
  19. ^ "UD CITY BUSES BEGIN PILOT OPERATIONS IN BENGALURU". www.busworldlatinamerica.org.

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