![]() Moneo - the financial service unit of Marcopolo.MVC - which started its activities operating in the automotive industry and gradually broadened its operations, introducing its plastic products to the light industry and infra-structure markets, etc.Tata Marcopolo (joint venture with Tata Motors in India).Volare - dedicated to the development, production and commercialization of the V5, V6, V8, W8, and W9 models of the School bus, Municipal, Tourism/Freight, Easy Access and Mobile Unit sectors.In 1953, Marcopolo starts the production of the first steel structures. Marcopolo was founded as Nicola & Cia Ltda, a company then having 8 partners and 15 employees. Recently it announced a joint-venture with Tata Motors to enter the Indian market Marcopolo produces over half of the bus bodies made in Brazil and exports its coaches to more than 60 countries.Ĭurrently Marcopolo has four plants in Brazil and plants in Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Portugal and South Africa, in addition to the technology that will be transferred to China. The company manufactures the bodies for a whole range of coaches, e.g. is a bus manufacturer founded on August 6, 1949, in the southern Brazilian city of Caxias do Sul, state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Paulo Bellini, President & Jose Rubens De La Rosa, CEO * Robust front axle with 7.S.A._logo}}.jpg Click here to upload a logo Ideal for intra-city commuting, the Tata Starbus range is sure to delight local bus operators in equal measureīenefits and features of the Tata Starbus LPO 1823: Tata Bus is a bestselling nameplate not only on Indian roads, but also in various parts of the world, such as the Middle East, Russia, Ukraine, SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) countries and across Africa, thanks to excellent reliability and low running costs. The chassis will be produced in BYD’s new factory in Campinas, an industry city near Sao Paolo. The Tata commuter bus range in South Africa also includes the smaller 4×2, 28-seater Starbus LP 713 TMP and the 4×2, 38-seater Starbus LPO 918. The D9W is 13.2 meters long, and will have a range of around 300 km. Other noteworthy features include fire-retardant high back seats fluorescent roof lamps anti-slip vinyl flooring five emergency exit windows and two roof hatches.Īll in all, the Tata Starbus LPO 1823 offers exactly what every fleet owner looks for in a commuter bus: a high quality engine, retarder and body that culminate in low maintenance and long service life reliable axle, suspension, brake and transmission components that have been tried and tested the world over robust front axle with 7.7-ton capacity for high load capability, a large 380mm diameter-assisted clutch for maximum driver comfort and prolonged clutch life and a 350-litre fuel tank for long, hassle-free trips. The voluminous rear luggage compartment has also been specially designed to meet the most demanding of baggage space requirements.įurthermore, the Tata Starbus LPO 1823 features a modular hatrack, a twin leaf pneumatic in-swing door for easy entry and exit, and a chassis that has been designed specifically for bus applications. With passenger comfort a priority, the Tata Starbus LPO 1823 is supplied with an aesthetically designed interior with dual-tone seats. The Tata Marcopolo body meets all SABS compulsory standards relating to safety, such as roll-over structural strength, seat strength and anchorage, emergency exit requirements and ABS brakes, while 315/80/R22.5 radial tyres ensure superior comfort and stability. For example, the transmission-mounted Hydrodynamic Voith retarder provides superior braking performance, enhances brake and tyre life and above all, promotes the highest levels of passenger safety. ![]() The Tata Starbus LPO 1823 incorporates several features that offer enhanced safety for passengers. The turbocharged Euro 2 engine is synonymous with reliability, while the association Tata has with Cummins brings with it additional peace of mind for bus operators. Peak torque of 800Nm is delivered at justġ 500rpm in a flat torque curve for better all-round performance. The powerful 235hp (175kW) engine produces smooth, reliable performance. The 65-seater Tata Starbus LPO 1823 is powered by a 5.9-litre Tata Cummins engine that offers unmatched reliability, along with optimal performance. Together, Tata Motors and Marcopolo SA, Brazil has developed a world-class bus with features tailor-made for the South African commuter bus market – the all new Tata Starbus LPO 1823. TMML combines technology and knowhow of both Tata Motors, the world’s second largest bus manufacturing company, and Marcopolo SA, Brazil, the world leader in body building for buses and coaches. (TMML), the company that brings you Starbus, is a joint venture between Tata Motors Ltd.
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