<p>Tata Hispano unveiled the CNG-Electric hybrid urban bus, with a new area body design, developed by Tata Motors. The new CNG-Electric hybrid technology represents an advanced version of the Diesel-Electric technology model, presented in November 2010, at Madrid exhibition, FIAA. <br /><br />Hybrid version<br /><br />The new hybrid version is a step forward in the company’s product strategy, to offer the best city mobility options, with optimal ecological efficiency.<br /><br />Some of the benefits provided by this CNG-Diesel hybrid model include:<br /><br /> * Proven electric traction system from Siemens, used in more than 2000 buses worldwide.<br /><br /> * A full electrical model, possible for zero emission operation, for short distances.<br /><br /> * Common hybrid drive for Diesel-Electric and CNG-Electric, which can be extended to Pure Electric, CNG micro turbine and hydrogen fuel cell buses.<br /><br /> * Although the initial cost of hybrid vehicles is somewhat higher, the overall cost over the lifetime of the vehicle is lower, due to savings in running costs.<br /><br /> * Fuel economy improvement and significantly lower emissions due to: Regenerative electronic braking through which energy normally dissipated, during braking, is captured in batteries and reused. Engine operated always at the best efficiency point. <br />Very low and transient engine operation. Electrically driven auxiliary systems. Automatic Electric mode.<br /><br /> * Minimal penalty in payload, on account of the advanced high efficiency Lithium-Ion batteries.<br /><br /> * Lower noise level, due to the downsized engine.<br /><br /> * Versatile energy management strategies that can be tuned to specific customer requirements, depending on the operations. <br /><br />With this launch, Tata Hispano heads the offer in hybrid technologies, by offering two clearly differentiated options for urban transport operators in Europe: Diesel-Electric Tata Motors chassis and CNG-Electric Tata Motors chassis, both developed in collaboration with Siemens. In November 2010, EMT Madrid confirmed an order for 10 Tata Hispano CNG-Electric hybrid units.</p>
<p>Tata Hispano unveiled the CNG-Electric hybrid urban bus, with a new area body design, developed by Tata Motors. The new CNG-Electric hybrid technology represents an advanced version of the Diesel-Electric technology model, presented in November 2010, at Madrid exhibition, FIAA. <br /><br />Hybrid version<br /><br />The new hybrid version is a step forward in the company’s product strategy, to offer the best city mobility options, with optimal ecological efficiency.<br /><br />Some of the benefits provided by this CNG-Diesel hybrid model include:<br /><br /> * Proven electric traction system from Siemens, used in more than 2000 buses worldwide.<br /><br /> * A full electrical model, possible for zero emission operation, for short distances.<br /><br /> * Common hybrid drive for Diesel-Electric and CNG-Electric, which can be extended to Pure Electric, CNG micro turbine and hydrogen fuel cell buses.<br /><br /> * Although the initial cost of hybrid vehicles is somewhat higher, the overall cost over the lifetime of the vehicle is lower, due to savings in running costs.<br /><br /> * Fuel economy improvement and significantly lower emissions due to: Regenerative electronic braking through which energy normally dissipated, during braking, is captured in batteries and reused. Engine operated always at the best efficiency point. <br />Very low and transient engine operation. Electrically driven auxiliary systems. Automatic Electric mode.<br /><br /> * Minimal penalty in payload, on account of the advanced high efficiency Lithium-Ion batteries.<br /><br /> * Lower noise level, due to the downsized engine.<br /><br /> * Versatile energy management strategies that can be tuned to specific customer requirements, depending on the operations. <br /><br />With this launch, Tata Hispano heads the offer in hybrid technologies, by offering two clearly differentiated options for urban transport operators in Europe: Diesel-Electric Tata Motors chassis and CNG-Electric Tata Motors chassis, both developed in collaboration with Siemens. In November 2010, EMT Madrid confirmed an order for 10 Tata Hispano CNG-Electric hybrid units.</p>
