Volkswagen Wins BRT Tender in Rio de Janeiro; 15-Meter Superbus With Capacity to Carry 22 Tons and 110 Passengers Features Third Axle, 277 HP Engine, and Air Suspension

Written by Flavia Marinho

Published on 02/09/2022 at 14:38

BRT do Rio de janeiro contará com p mais moderno Volksbus 22.280 ODS / Imagem Volkswagen

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The Superbuses With A Capacity Of 110 Passengers From Volkswagen Trucks And Buses Will Be Present At The BRT In Rio De Janeiro.

The superbuses from the largest vehicle manufacturer in the world, Volkswagen, have arrived on the market to meet the needs of big cities. The German automaker won the bidding for the BRT in Rio de Janeiro, and Volkswagen Trucks and Buses will deliver 35 units by the end of the year to transport the population of the capital of Rio de Janeiro.

Volksbus 22.280 ODS has the highest technical capacity in the segment, able to carry approximately 110 passengers, in bodies of up to 15 meters in length.

In addition, the superbuses from Volkswagen feature air suspension, a fundamental component for onboard comfort, as well as the MAN D08 engine with 277 horsepower and a six-speed ZF transmission.

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Volksbus 22.280 ODS Will Soon Be Operating In The States Of SP, AM, And MS

The vehicle from the German automaker is the result of a thorough analysis by VWCO regarding market demands. The model aims to meet the increase of about 30% in transport capacity compared to traditional urban buses, reducing operational costs when compared to larger vehicles, such as articulated buses.

This reduction is due to the fact that the vehicle consumes less fuel and has lower acquisition and operational costs.

According to Volkswagen Trucks and Buses, the model will soon be seen on the streets of three other cities: Campinas/SP, through Itajaí Transportes; Dourados/MS, through Viação Dourados; and Manaus/AM, through Eucatur – in this case, the deal was finalized after the support from the automaker for three months to conduct tests.

Ford Launches Smart Headlights That Project Traffic Signs, Speed Limits, And Traffic Ahead Directly Onto The Road, And Also Measure Parking Spaces

The automotive giant Ford Motors, which closed its factories and ceased vehicle production in Brazil, is looking to take the concept of Head-up display systems to the next level with headlights that project images onto the road. For those who don’t know, Head-up display systems project graphics onto the windshield and are becoming increasingly common in modern cars.

The new High Resolution Smart Headlights Highlights, which is currently being tested by the engineers at the American automaker, can project traffic signs, navigation directions, or even weather information onto the road ahead. Watch the video below to check out the new technology being developed by Ford’s engineers!

Volkswagen Wins BRT Tender in Rio de Janeiro; 15-Meter Superbus With Capacity to Carry 22 Tons and 110 Passengers Features Third Axle, 277 HP Engine, and Air Suspension

The Superbuses With A Capacity Of 110 Passengers From Volkswagen Trucks And Buses Will Be Present At The BRT In Rio De Janeiro.

Volksbus 22.280 ODS Will Soon Be Operating In The States Of SP, AM, And MS

Ford Launches Smart Headlights That Project Traffic Signs, Speed Limits, And Traffic Ahead Directly Onto The Road, And Also Measure Parking Spaces

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Volkswagen Wins BRT Tender in Rio de Janeiro; 15-Meter Superbus With Capacity to Carry 22 Tons and 110 Passengers Features Third Axle, 277 HP Engine, and Air Suspension

The Superbuses With A Capacity Of 110 Passengers From Volkswagen Trucks And Buses Will Be Present At The BRT In Rio De Janeiro.

Volksbus 22.280 ODS Will Soon Be Operating In The States Of SP, AM, And MS

Ford Launches Smart Headlights That Project Traffic Signs, Speed Limits, And Traffic Ahead Directly Onto The Road, And Also Measure Parking Spaces

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