Put safety first values of the Mercedes-Benz. And as such, is the subject of a new generation of Mercedes-Benz seats Travego coach high bridge, which means that the world premiere of active braking assistance (ABA) system bus and coach sector. Another new feature Travego includes the patented Front Collision Guard (FCG), a passive safety system which ensures effective protection for the driver and the driver in frontal collisions. In addition, there are additional security features such as the cornering light function, rain / light sensor, long life LED marker lights above the windshield, behind the axle with wheel suspension independent three-axis models, and optional frame height and roll control system. Until the new driver is the emergence, friendly cockpit. Optionally, the OM 457 LA six-cylinder engine, you can order a new higher power rating of 335 kW (456 hp). Other special features available in the latest incarnation of Travego includes the new Mercedes GO 240-8 PowerShift eight-speed automatic transmission. All this makes this particular Mercedes-Benz is one of the most attractive places on a high deck coaches had ever seen.
New Active Brake Assist Actively Prevents Rear-End Collisions
Active Brake Assist has won numerous awards and, more importantly, actively helps prevent rear-end collisions. It can save lives. Since its inception in trucks, Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks in 2006, Active Brake Assist, also known as an aid in case of sudden braking, was a huge success, after a certain amount of over 350 million miles of roads for customers. Now it is celebrating its world premiere in the bus industry and coaches - in the new generation of Mercedes-Benz Travego. Active Brake Assist, if it detects a high risk of collision with the back of slower vehicle in front, triggering a warning emergency braking when intermittent. If a coach is stopped when braking, emergency lights are activated automatically.
Active Brake Assist is based on DISTRONIC, which is optionally available for Mercedes-Benz Travego for several years. It uses the DISTRONIC radar sensor which in turn is able to detect obstacles moving within a certain range in front of the vehicle using three radar beams. The speed and relative distance of the vehicle in front are monitored and evaluated continuously.
If the traffic situation remains unchanged and there is a risk of collision, the progressive series of warnings comes in. First, the driver receives a visual warning in the form of a triangle in red, the outline of the vehicle on table with the alarm sound that gradually becomes louder. If the risk of collision is more acute, partial braking begins. The technology used in this case take into account people on board, increasing the braking pressure smoothly. If the driver does not react, the system will eventually apply a braking force full of his own initiative. If DISTRONIC is ordered, Active Brake Assist comes with it without any additional cost.
Systems Installation Help Reduce Insurance Costs
Buses equipped with Active Brake Assist receive a discount of five per cent on liability and comprehensive insurance from Mercedes-Benz Bank AG. Buses and coaches fitted with Lane Assistant and DISTRONIC also receive five percent discount. If the three systems being installed, and ten per cent discount is granted.
Reducing The Impact Speed and Severity of An Accident
Active Brake Assist, although it can not always avoid accidents, the braking power can reduce considerably less impact velocity, and therefore the severity of the accident.
The system uses a series of progressive warnings to alert drivers in advance, which then allows the driver to maneuver the vehicle or the brakes, if possible, to avoid a collision. Even the rear-end collisions are the most common type of accidents involving buses and coaches, are among the most serious. The developers expect Active Brake Assist to reduce the number of accidents involving death or serious injury. In developing this system, the emphasis is on providing the protection of other road users and vehicle occupants. Active Brake Assist for buses, Mercedes-Benz sees taking another step towards achieving its vision of accident-free driving.
Travego: Excellent Security Right From The Start
Since its launch in 1999, Mercedes-Benz Travego earned a reputation as a tourist bus safely offers a gloriously wide variety of safety devices. From the outset, a set of standard equipment includes the electronic braking system (EBS) with ventilated disc brakes on all wheels, ABS brake system (ABS), skid control (ASR) and retarder brake as smoothly auxiliary. Perfectly ergonomic cockpit with joystick lever also set new standards.
In subsequent years, many safety features - including Electronic Stability Program (ESP), DISTRONIC, Lane Assistant, continuous braking limiter and Brake Assist (BA) - made their debut in the Travego, allowing construction towards security commander issues. All these changes lead to the opening of a vehicle safety demonstration coaches, equipped with all the essential elements of security available at the time in 2006. With Active Brake Assist, Travego has set another milestone in the development of bus and coach safety.
New: Front Collision Guard System of Passive Safety
The same thing applies to many other innovations, which are equipped with the new generation Travego. Front Collision Guard (FCG) is a unique, complex passive safety to protect the driver and controller in the event of a frontal collision. Its components include a transverse profile which acts as a storage recess for the protection of other road users and can prevent a car, for example, driving a coach. Behind this profile is composed of elements of the accident, absorbing energy as the earlier case of impact.
In addition, the driver - including the steering wheel, pedals and seat - Travego is now corrected some parts of the frame that can slide downwards in its entirety in the event of a severe frontal collision, and thus increases the driver's area of several centimeters keys. In addition to studying the impact of the system collision front of the Guard using computer simulations, the developers also take several steps to crash tests under real conditions. FCG also complies with future regulatory standards for the pendulum test of the impact of bus and coach. With Active Brake Assist, which can slow down considerably in the case of frontal collisions, FCG provides the driver and a guide with a high level of security unique.
Travego Sets Safety Standards
Many other details to increase an exemplary level of safety provided by Mercedes-Benz Travego even further: A new feature included in the headlights when the driver and shows, in turn moves the steering wheel, offering speeds below 40 km / h in this case, the fog on the circle illuminates a wide area from the side of the vehicle, and before him.
New rain / light sensor wipers start when they are needed, and selects an appropriate interval wiping and wipe speed. In addition, the sensor turns the spotlight when the outside is low. This feature is activated when the light switch is in position "A" (automatic).
aspects of security also includes the use of LEDs as a corner marker light source above the windshield. Their goal is to last as long as the entire car and it is virtually impossible to drive the car of a vehicle without the required lighting. Previously, the models already discussed Travego LED markers. After stops Travego and activates the central locking system, a new follow-me function of light house and fog lamps illuminate the area before the vehicle for a few seconds to help them find their way safely.
For Travego: Sports Front Bumper With a New Design
The introduction of a new generation of Mercedes-Benz Travego marks a series of subtle changes to the exterior, the front is 40 mm with the addition of the collision front of the Guard. Travego is immediately recognizable by its new front fascia with a line of crimping the foreground and the characteristic position of the cutout in the plate. The shape of the bumper corners new look and a new design, integrated fog lamps emphasize the dynamic Travego.
windshield glued adds to the elegance of the Travego before, because it allows the rubber band around there. In addition, related to the screen to further reduce wind noise and improve aerodynamics.
The Cockpit Design of New More Oriented Towards The Driver
Although the previous Travego cockpit containing the gear lever joystick style was an important step in the design of field bus drivers and coaches, an enclosure for the new generation Travego is another important step. It offers an entirely new design, which aims towards the driver with a series of curves and rounded shapes, which form the exceptional use maximum ergonomic workplace offering. Dashboard, center console and space in the front seat guide with integral fridge seems to connect smoothly, while in the cockpit as a whole gives the impression now even more complete and of exceptional quality.
Dashboard is located in the driver's field of vision. Both the speedometer and tachometer are big sports dial indicators of type 3-D and chrome surrounds. Their side of the large color screen on which a wide range of data - from the level of liquid and air to the trip-computer information - can be seen. It is operated by buttons on the steering wheel of new four spoke multifunction. Navigating the menus is simple and intuitive as passenger cars Mercedes-Benz. Similarly, the telephone, speakerphone, and basic functions of audio system can be used with almost no effort using the buttons on the steering wheel. Handy leather-wrapped wheel is part of the standard specification.
Ergonomically Optimized, and The Lever
Joystick-style shift lever has a new shape and is decorated with chrome ring. In addition, the mounting position is ergonomically optimized. Above the lever, placed directly in the driver's field of vision on the right side of the dashboard is permanently installed navigation screen.
Control system consoles, audio and video, heating, ventilation and air conditioning are now located in the upper center console, while the digital tachograph placed within reach of the driver and their line of sight can also be found here. All control buttons have been moved from their optimal position in the new project. These changes mean that there is now even more storage space available at the bottom of the center console with a new curved design.
The Six-Cylinder Engine and Additional Power
New generation Travego also includes optimized drive with a perfectly matched combination of engine, transmission and axle motor powered by a single source. An additional option has been added to the engine line-up in a unit of Mercedes-Benz OM 457 LA six-cylinder with a capacity of 12.0 liters, with a capacity of 335 kilowatts (456 hp) and a couple of impressive 2200 Nm at 1,100 rpm. This extremely capable propulsion offers performance in all conditions, and very reliable engine with BlueTec is also very economical. Can be used as Euro 4 or Euro 5 versions.
Standing with his smooth pulling power and impressive, this engine is ideal for connecting with a ratio of total length. Thus Travego is equipped with the new Mercedes GO 240-8 PowerShift automatic with manual transmission and a standard axle ratio = 3.909 on the road at a speed of 100 km / h in just 1300 rpm. / Min. This provision minimizes fuel consumption and hence emissions, while further reducing noise emissions.
The New Mercedes Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission
The new Mercedes-Benz GO 240-8 powershift transmission with eight-speed automatic was developed specifically for installation in buses and coaches, who did not transfer bus and coach specialist classroom performance, reflecting design extremely compact and lightweight. In addition, the dimensions of the aluminum transmission case are identical to those gearbox six-speed manual, which is always available if the installation is much easier. There is no need for a clutch pedal with this transmission. Similar results, using the Powershift transmission on typical routes, a significant reduction in fuel consumption compared to vehicles equipped with the most traditional automatic transmissions available on the market.
Ideal Ratio Due to The Gradual Introduction of Measures Multiplication
With eight speeds and a high rate of speed of propagation (the ratio of one-run 6.57, 0.63 8 speed), transmission covers the entire spectrum Inching precise maneuvering at low speed and reduce fuel consumption at highway speeds. Unlike other messages in this performance class, GO 240-8 Powershift transmission gear ratio incremental steps to provide a link strength of near perfection, both upshifting to accelerate and when downshifting on the top of the hill .
Second gear is used as a tool of the apartment. Gear ratios have been optimized to operate bus and coach costume, which means it is generally not necessary to move the tools. Gear changes were smooth and rapid transmission of the control unit to both respond rapidly to changes in topography or load requirements.
Easy to Use, with Manual Mode if Necessary
Automatic transmission is extremely easy to use. Usually, the driver decides in automatic mode, but they can intervene manually at any time simply runs the lever forward or backward. In this case, the data transmission in automatic mode. By moving the lever on the side of all this, you need to complete the manual mode, allowing the driver change gear on request, provided it is technically feasible.
A Wide Choice of Engines and Gearboxes
Features of the new generation of powertrain components Travego even proven that his predecessor. As before, the OM 457 LA engine with a capacity of 12.0 liters, with a capacity of 315 kW (428 hp) and maximum torque of 2100 Nm is now the norm. In addition, Mercedes-Benz OM 457 LA six-cylinder in-line with a capacity of 12.0 liters, 335 kW (456 hp) and torque of 2200 Nm You can also OM 502 LA V8 diesel with a capacity of 15.9 liters, 350 kW (476 hp) and maximum torque of 2100 Nm, should extra power be needed. All motors are available in Euro 4 or Euro 5 versions.
Regarding transmission, Travego comes standard with manual gearbox with six speeds in the form of GO GO 210-6 or 230-6 with joystick-style gearshift. Special equipment includes the new Mercedes GO 240-8 PowerShift eight-speed automatic transmission. Meanwhile, economic and silent HO6 Mercedes-Benz hypoid rear axle gears to choose from, allowing you to drive a perfect setup every time.
Chassis: The New Rear Axle with Independent Suspension
Major new features have also been incorporated into the chassis of the new generation of Mercedes-Benz Travego. Also in this Travego sets new standards of passenger comfort and driving dynamics. One of the three models of the new axis of the rear axle with independent wheel suspension, whose advantages are improved as a guide, in liquidity due to the suspension Charakterystyka unsprung weight reduction, space additional facilities and structures, which is about 150 kg lżejszy partly due to the axle design and electronic control hydraulic axle actively continue.
All variants of the advantages of the front axle Travego modified assembly, which are more effective in preventing annoying noises. In addition, the axis is more fluid lost none of its edge in the consulting track or damping properties. I know that the direct route direction provided by management remains intact. Standard equipment also includes electronic level control Travego now.
Pitch and Roll Control Option to Optimize The Handling Characteristics
Another new feature is not Travego chassis and roll control, now available as an option. Given the characteristics of the conventional shock absorber always produces a compromise between safety and comfort, and between vehicle loaded and empty, the ground and roll control provides a continuous damping characteristics according to the traffic situation and vehicle load. To this end, the seat of the vehicle CAN provides information on the actions of the driver and vehicle load and position sensors on the shaft to provide vehicle data. After collecting all this data and calculates the optimal control parameters for each axle and adjusts the damping characteristics within seconds.
This process leads to better security Please depreciation tenser during braking, cornering or driving at speeds at the surface of the poor. In other driving situations, as well as on flat roads, softer damping ensures greater comfort. In addition, the rolling, pitching and lifting movements of the body - are typical of places with a double-decker high due to their large overhangs and a high center of gravity - are compensated quickly. In addition, variations of less pressure down on the road surface to help maintain roads in good condition and the driver gets to improve care.
New Internal Screen Monitors 19 inches
New generation of Mercedes-Benz Travego is more comfortable than ever, not only by a large display with 19-inch screens that offer travelers the freedom to watch movies or TV programs from anywhere. In addition, the ceiling and luggage compartment have been redesigned to further enhance their visual appeal and reduce their weight.
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