CV APPLICATION BUILDER OF THE YEAR
Nominees: a) Guru Ram Dass – Inter-city Bus b) MG Group – Sleeper Coach c) Veera Vahana Udyog – Tarmac Coach d) Seapol – Automatic Covering System
CV applications can be highly diverse and differ in terms of use, and in terms of productivity gains. An outcome of diverse technological inputs, they can mean different business propositions to different people. Of the four nominations received, it was the tarmac coach from Veera Vahana Udyog that drew attention. Claimed to have been certified by the Government of India, the tarmac coach measures 14.5 m in length. An ultra low floor design, it is built from aggregates that have been sourced from leading suppliers. Designed in accordance with IATA AHM 950, the tarmac coach is powered by a 180 hp 5.8-litre engine mated to an Allison 2500 Series six-speed auto transmission. The salient features of the vehicle include a steerable axle, pneumatic dual brake circuit, electronically regulated air-conditioning system, and Goodyear suspension. Available in right and left-hand drive, the tarmac coach that Veera is offering, has the capacity to carry 108 passengers (14+94 standees).