Tata Motors is one of the leading Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing OEMs in India, Tata Motors started its legacy business in 1945 with its headquarters in Mumbai. Since its establishment, the company has grown significantly, caterings to its customers in commercial vehicles, passenger cars, and electric vehicles. Tata manufactures its commercial vehicle in the Pune facility. Being the leading vehicle manufacturer globally, Tata Motors is known for its innovative and sustainable vehicles.
Tata Motors has established itself as the leader in the Indian Automotive Market with its highly innovative, sustainable, and efficient vehicles. With respect to its commercial vehicle business, Tata Motors is also being the pioneer of the Electric Vehicle in the Indian Automotive Market.
In the electric passenger car segment, Tata Motors has launched vehicles like Tata Tigor EV, Tata Nexon EV, and Altroz EV. Talking about the EV BUS segment, Tata Motors has launched its series of commercial buses under the name STARBUS EV.
STARBUS EV series was launched by Tata Motors with a view to modernize Urban transport and reduce pollution with its advanced vehicle technology and give the best and safe travel experience to its passengers. To meet the requirement for cleaner public transport, the StarBus EV series was designed and developed with zero-emission and noiseless operations.
Credits: Tata Motors Group
Tata Motors launched its EV BUS in 8 Different variants, which have a length of 9/9m, 9/12m, and 4/12m which are further categorized as AC & NonAC Electric Bus. The eight variants of EV buses are used for various applications like School buses, Urban Transport, inter-city, intracity transport, etc.
Tata Motors STARBUS EV:
There are a total of eight variants of the StartBUS EV which are designed and developed by the highly innovative and technical RnD team of Tata Motors. The detailed features and
- Tata Ultra 9/9m AC Electric Bus
- Tata Ultra 9/9m Non AC Electric Bus
- Tata Urban 9/12m AC Electric Bus
- Tata Urban 9/12m Non AC Electric Bus
- StarBus EV: Tata 4/12m Low Entry AC Electric Bus
- StarBus EV: Tata 4/12m Low Entry Non AC Electric Bus
- StarBus EV: Tata 4/12m Low Floor AC Electric Bus
- StarBus EV: Tata 4/12m Low Floor Non AC Electric Bus
Features STARBUS EV BUS:
- To have an excellent and smooth driving experience it comes with a fully electric drivetrain meeting the zero-emissions for a cleaner environment.
- To get away from fatigue-free driving in heavy traffic, it comes without a clutch and gear system.
- It has a best-in-class and modernized interior, which can be customized as per the applications and requirements of the customer.
- To maintain the safety of its passengers it comes with a highly efficient Intelligent Transport System.
- To do remote monitoring and vehicle tracking it has the highly efficient Vehicle Telematics System.
- For easy understanding of the customers, it has built-in Digital Destination Boards and an audio announcement system.
- It has very well-designed and stylish exterior LED Headlamps and interior plush lighting
- For the passengers to have better connectivity with the outer world, it has a wi-fi hotspot facility as well as mobile charging ports.
- To optimize and increase the travel range, it has a regenerative braking system to charge the battery during every breaking operation of the vehicle.
Technical Specification of Tata Motors STARBUS EV BUS Series:
Tata Ultra 9/9m AC Electric Bus:
The Tata Ultra 9/9m AC Electric bus comes with Highly advanced and modern aged state of the art technology which makes it very efficient and meets the zero-emission for a cleaner environment.
CHASSIS:
- GVW: 10200 +/- 300 kg
- Overall Dimensions: 9200 mm
- Wheel Base: 4920 mm
- Floor Height: 900 mm
- Overall Width: 2340 mm
- Turning Circle Diameter: 17.5 meter
- LV System Voltage: 24 V
- Seating Layout: 31+D
- Brakes: Dual circuit full air S-cam brake with EBS (Optional) and front disc brakes.
- Suspension: Air Suspension
- Regulatory Requirements: CMVR & Bus body code as per AIS 052, UBS Specification – II Chapter 3
PERFORMANCE:
- Max. Speed: 75 km/h
- Acceleration 0-30 km/hr: >=0.8 m/sec^2
<= 10.5 Sec - Grade-ability: Min 17% @ Rated GVW
- Range: >150 Kms (as per Standard test conditions/CMVR) – This is scalable as per requirements
- Charging Time: ~ 2 to 2.5 hrs with fast charging
HV SYSTEM
- Motor: Integrated Motor Generator
Max Power245 kW
Continuous Power: 145 kW
Max Torque: 3000 Nm
Continuous Torque: 1145 Nm - HV Battery Specification: Li-Ion Battery Pack
Capacity: 124 kW-hr (Expandable) - Transmission: NA (Direct Drive)
- Fast Charging: Yes
Tata Ultra 9/9m Non AC Electric Bus:
The Tata Ultra 9/9m Non AC Electric bus comes with Highly advanced and modern aged state of the art technology which makes it very efficient and meets the zero-emission for a cleaner environment.
CHASSIS
- GVW: 10200 +/- 300 kg
- Overall Dimensions: 9200 mm
- Wheel Base: 4920 mm
- Floor Height: 900 mm
- Overall Width: 2340 mm
- Turning Circle Diameter: 17.5 meter
- LV System Voltage: 24 V
- Seating Layout: 31+D
- Brakes: Dual circuit full air S-cam brake with EBS (Optional) and front disc brakes
- Suspension: Air Suspension
- Regulatory Requirements: CMVR & Bus body code as per AIS 052, UBS Specification – II Chapter 3
PERFORMANCE
- Max. Speed: 75 km/h
- Acceleration 0-30 km/hr: >=0.8 m/sec^2
<= 10.5 Sec - Grade-ability: Min 17% @ Rated GVW
- Range: >150 Kms (as per Standard test conditions/CMVR) – This is scalable as per requirements
- Charging Time: ~ 2 to 2.5 hrs with fast charging
HV SYSTEM
- Motor: Integrated Motor Generator
Max Power: 245 kW
Continuous Power: 145 kW
Max Torque: 3000 Nm
Continuous Torque: 1145 Nm - HV Battery Specification: Li-Ion Battery Pack
Capacity: 124 kW-hr (Expandable) - Transmission: NA (Direct Drive)
- Fast Charging: Yes
Tata Urban 9/12m AC Electric Bus:
The Tata Urban 9/12m AC Electric bus comes with Highly advanced and modern aged state of the art technology which makes it very efficient and meets the zero-emission for a cleaner environment.
CHASSIS
- GVW: 17800 +/- 500 kg
- Overall Dimensions: 11900 +/- 100 mm
- Wheel Base: 6200 mm
- Floor Height: 900 mm
- Overall Width: 2580 mm
- Turning Circle Diameter: 11 meter
- LV System Voltage: 24 V
- Seating Layout: 40+D
- Brakes: Dual circuit full air S-cam brake (Front disc brake is optional)
- Suspension: Front Weveller, Rear Air Suspension (Air Suspension in both front and rear are optional)
- Regulatory Requirements: CMVR & Bus body code as per AIS 052, Comply to Urban Bus Specification -II Chapter 2
PERFORMANCE
- Max. Speed: 75kms
- Acceleration 0-30 km/hr: >=0.8 m/sec^2
<= 10.5 Sec - Grade-ability: 17% @ Rated GVW
- Range: >150kms (As per standard test conditions/ CMVR) – This is scalable as per requirements
- Charging Time: 2 to 3 hrs with Fast charging
HV SYSTEM
- Motor: Integrated Motor Generator
Max Power: 245 kW
Continuous Power: 145 kW - HV Battery Specification: Li-Ion Battery Pack- ~186 KWH (Expandable)
- Transmission: NA (Direct Drive)
Tata Urban 9/12m Non AC Electric Bus:
The Tata Urban 9/12m Non AC Electric bus comes with Highly advanced and modern aged state of the art technology which makes it very efficient and meets the zero-emission for a cleaner environment.
CHASSIS
- GVW: 17800 +/- 500 kg
- Overall Dimensions: 11900 +/- 100 mm
- Wheel Base: 6200 mm
- Floor Height: 900 mm
- Overall Width: 2580 mm
- Turning Circle Diameter: 11 meter
- LV System Voltage: 24 V
- Seating Layout:40+D
- Brakes: Dual circuit full air S-cam brake (Front disc brake is optional)
- Suspension: Front Weveller, Rear Air Suspension (Air Suspension in both front and rear are optional)
- Regulatory Requirements: CMVR & Bus body code as per AIS 052, Comply to Urban Bus Specification -II Chapter 2
PERFORMANCE
- Max. Speed: 75 kms
- Acceleration 0-30 km/hr: >=0.8 m/sec^2
<= 10.5 Sec - Grade-ability: 17% @ Rated GVW
- Range: > 150 kms (As per standard test conditions/ CMVR) – This is scalable as per requirements
- Charging Time: 2 to 3 hrs with Fast charging
HV SYSTEM
- Motor: Integrated Motor Generator
Max Power: 245 kW
Continuous Power: 145 kW - HV Battery Specification: Li-Ion Battery Pack- ~186 KWH (Expandable)
- Transmission: NA (Direct Drive)
STARBUS EV: Tata 4/12m Low Entry AC Electric bus:
The STARBUS EV: Tata 4/12m Low Entry AC Electric bus AC Electric bus comes with Highly advanced and modern aged state of the art technology which makes it very efficient and meets the zero-emission for a cleaner environment.
CHASSIS
- GVW: 19.5T Max
- Overall Dimensions: 12000 mm
- Wheel Base: 6300 mm
- Floor Height: 400 mm
- Overall Height: 3350 mm
- Overall Width: 2600 mm
- No. Doors: 2 Nos (one in front & one in between the wheelbase)
- Seating Capacity: 35+D+Wheel chair & options as per request
- Brakes: Disc Brake in the front & Drum brake at the rear with EBS (Optional)
- Air suspension: Air suspension in the front & rear (Optional Feature of ECAS)
- Steering: Hydraulic power steering with Tilt & Telescopic feature (Optional)
PERFORMANCE
- Max. Speed: 70-75 km/h
- Acceleration 0-30km/hr: >=0.8 m/sec^2
<= 10.5 Sec - Grade-ability: Min 17% @ Rated GVW
- Range: > 200 kms & scalable as per requirements
HV SYSTEM
- Motor: Integrated Motor Generator Max Power – 245 KW
- HV Battery: Lithium-ion Battery Pack ( ~ 250 KWH and Scalable as per the range requirements)
- Fast Charging: Yes (2 to 3 Hrs full charge)
STARBUS EV: Tata 4/12m Low Entry Non AC Electric bus:
The STARBUS EV: Tata 4/12m Low Entry Non AC Electric bus AC Electric bus comes with Highly advanced and modern aged state of the art technology which makes it very efficient and meets the zero-emission for a cleaner environment.
CHASSIS
- GVW: 19.5T Max
- Overall Dimensions: 12000 mm
- Wheel Base: 6300 mm
- Floor Height: 400 mm
- Overall Height: 3350 mm
- Overall Width: 2600 mm
- No. Doors: 2 Nos (one in front & one in between the wheelbase)
- Seating Capacity: 35+D+Wheel chair & options as per request
- Brakes: Disc Brake in the front & Drum brake at the rear with EBS (Optional)
- Air suspension: Air suspension in the front & rear (Optional Feature of ECAS)
- Steering: Hydraulic power steering with Tilt & Telescopic feature (Optional)
PERFORMANCE
- Max. Speed: 70-75 km/h
- Acceleration 0-30km/hr: >=0.8 m/sec^2
<= 10.5 Sec - Grade-ability: Min 17% @ Rated GVW
- Range: > 200 kms & scalable as per requirements
HV SYSTEM
- Motor: Integrated Motor Generator Max Power – 245 KW
- HV Battery: Lithium-ion Battery Pack ( ~ 250 KWH and Scalable as per the range requirements)
- Fast Charging: Yes (2 to 3 Hrs full charge)
STARBUS EV: Tata 4/12m Low Floor AC Electric bus:
The STARBUS EV: Tata 4/12m Low Floor AC Electric bus AC Electric bus comes with Highly advanced and modern aged state of the art technology which makes it very efficient and meets the zero-emission for a cleaner environment.
CHASSIS
- Max permissible GVW: 18T/19T
- Overall Length: 11985 mm
- Wheel Base: 5930 mm
- Overall Width (Chassis): 2537 mm
- Overall Height: 3600 mm
- Front Overhang: 2690 mm
- Rear Overhang: 3360 mm
- Brakes: Disc Brake with EBS – Air Brake
- Brakes: Disc Brake in the front & Drum brake at the rear with EBS (Optional)
- Suspension: Electronically controlled air suspension (ECAS) at Front & Rear
- Seating Capacity: 31+D+WC
PERFORMANCE
- Max. Speed: 65 km/h
- Range: 200 kms with opportunity charging- This is scalable as per requirements
- Grade-ability: Min 17% @ Rated GVW
- Acceleration 0-30km/hr: >=0.8 m/sec^2
<= 10.5 Sec - Max. Climbing Ability: 17% @ 1.25 GVW
- Charging Time: 2 -3 hrs with Fast charging
TRACTION MOTOR
- Peak Power: 200 KW
BATTERY PACK
- Type: Lithium-ion
STARBUS EV: Tata 4/12m Low Floor Non AC Electric bus:
The STARBUS EV: Tata 4/12m Low Floor Non AC Electric bus AC Electric bus comes with Highly advanced and modern aged state of the art technology which makes it very efficient and meets the zero-emission for a cleaner environment.
CHASSIS
- Max permissible GVW: 18T/19T
- Overall Length: 11985 mm
- Wheel Base: 5930 mm
- Overall Width (Chassis): 2537 mm
- Overall Height: 3600 mm
- Front Overhang: 2690 mm
- Rear Overhang: 3360 mm
- Brakes: Disc Brake with EBS – Air Brake
- Brakes: Disc Brake in the front & Drum brake at the rear with EBS (Optional)
- Suspension: Electronically controlled air suspension (ECAS) at Front & Rear
- Seating Capacity: 31+D+WC
PERFORMANCE
- Max. Speed: 65 km/h
- Range: 200 kms with opportunity charging- This is scalable as per requirements
- Grade-ability: Min 17% @ Rated GVW
- Acceleration 0-30km/hr: >=0.8 m/sec^2
<= 10.5 Sec - Max. Climbing Ability: 17% @ 1.25 GVW
- Charging Time: 2 -3 hrs with Fast charging
TRACTION MOTOR
- Peak Power: 200 KW
BATTERY PACK
- Type: Lithium-ion
Conclusion:
In conclusion, Tata Motors has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability and has made significant efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and adopt cleaner technologies. The company is committed to achieving its goal of becoming a zero-emission company by 2050 and has already made significant progress in this direction.
Overall, Tata Motors is a leading player in the Indian and global automotive industry, known for its innovation, quality, and commitment to sustainability.
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