The UD SLF is a rear-engined single-decker bus, and also a semi-low-floor city bus made by the UD Trucks.[1] The other city buses of UD is the UD BRT.[2] The BRT is an articulated bus unlike the SLF, which is a rigid bus.
| UD SLF | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | UD Trucks |
| Production | 2015–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Complete bus Bus chassis |
| Body style | Single-decker bus |
| Doors | 2 doors |
| Floor type | Semi-low-floor (640mm) |
| Related | UD BRT |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | GH8 (230 hp at 2200rpm) |
| Capacity | 36 seated |
| Transmission | ZF 6-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 12 metres |
| Width | 2.5 metres |
| Height | 3.0 metres |
About
The SLF is named from semi low-floor. (Incidentally, the BRT is named from bus rapid transit. )
It has 36 seats and Denso air-conditioning,[3] and is 12 meters length.[4]
The GH8 engine is 6 cylinder 8 liter Euro IV diesel engine (turbocharged and intercooled), and ZF 6-speed automatic (230 hp at 2200rpm).[5]
Anti-lock Brake System, Door Brake System, Neutral Bus Stopping and 3-point seat belts are installed.[6][7][8]
The manufacturer of the bus is UD Trucks.[9] The body of prototype was made by Volvo Buses India, but the body of main model is made by Volvo/SM Kannapa JV plant.[10]
History
In 2014, the Volvo Group introduced UD Buses project.[11][12][13][14][15][16][17] The UD Buses is included the Volvo Buses,[18][19] and includes city buses and coaches.[20] The market of UD Buses is India at first, but it will be other Asian country finally, too.[21][22]
In 2015, the prototype of the UD SLF was started running at Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation in Bangalore.[23][24]
See also
- UD Trucks
- UD Buses
- UD BRT
- UD Quester
- UD Croner
- UD Kuzer
- Volvo Buses
References
