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VDL Ambassador
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Introduction in Kortrijk Busworld 2001
Artist Impression
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Customer base Ambassador
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Light weight bus conceptLight weight bus concept
Low entry bus (semi-low floor)Low entry bus (semi-low floor)
City / intercity bus City / intercity bus (Class I / Class II)(Class I / Class II)
Overall length 10,6m and 12mOverall length 10,6m and 12m
Built on a VDL Bus chassisBuilt on a VDL Bus chassis
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Ambassador – the light weight bus concept
KEEP IT AS SIMPLE KEEP IT AS SIMPLE
AS POSSIBLE !AS POSSIBLE !
The solution:The solution:• sandwich constructionssandwich constructions• lighter componentslighter components• assembly friendlyassembly friendly
Focus on Public Transport Focus on Public Transport
• Changing market EUChanging market EU
• Operating competitive basis Operating competitive basis
• Bus operating costs Bus operating costs essential essential
• Private players entering thePrivate players entering the
market on low cost basis market on low cost basis
Low Cost objectives:Low Cost objectives:
• Reduction fuel consumptionReduction fuel consumption
• Minimize R&MMinimize R&M
• Easy to clean [interior]Easy to clean [interior]
• Manufacturing advantagesManufacturing advantages
• Regional and city conceptRegional and city concept
THE APPROACHTHE APPROACH THE SOLUTIONTHE SOLUTION THE RESULTTHE RESULT
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Specified to rely on:Specified to rely on:• High grade materialsHigh grade materials• Multiplex electricsMultiplex electrics• Stainless steel exhaustStainless steel exhaust• Fast response kneelingFast response kneeling• Safety interlocksSafety interlocks• Heavy duty componentsHeavy duty components
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Ambassador 180180 / 200
Ambassador 180Ambassador 180 Ambassador 200Ambassador 200 length:length: 10,600 mm10,600 mm 11,950 mm11,950 mm
width:width: 2,500 mm2,500 mm 2,500 mm2,500 mm
height:height: 2,920 mm2,920 mm 2,920 mm2,920 mm
wheelbase:wheelbase: 5,400 mm5,400 mm 6,200 mm6,200 mm
tyrestyres 265/70 R19,5265/70 R19,5 265/70 R19,5265/70 R19,5
empty weightempty weight ± ± 8,700 kg8,700 kg ±± 8,900 kg 8,900 kg
max. GVWmax. GVW 14,440 kg14,440 kg 14,440 kg14,440 kg
max. seats:max. seats: 3535 4343
max. passengers:max. passengers: ± ± 8080 ± ± 8080
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Rear overhang
SB180
SB200
Body interface / weight reduction
Aluminium tank Aluminium tank 250 l = -27kg250 l = -27kg
Side fill fuel & ureaSide fill fuel & ureaIntegrated pre-heaterIntegrated pre-heater
Improved rearImproved rear body interfacebody interface
Steel coated pipesSteel coated pipesreplaced by aluminiumreplaced by aluminium
pipespipes
Several frame optimisations
e.g. deletion of gearbox mounting
Urea tankUrea tank
IntegratedIntegrated air-conair-con
interfaceinterface
Further reduction Further reduction in no. of partsin no. of partsNew gearboxesNew gearboxes
= –10 kg= –10 kgNew gearboxesNew gearboxes
= –10 kg= –10 kgNew automatic sump New automatic sump
top-up system & 6ltr tanktop-up system & 6ltr tank
Easy levelling Easy levelling system for system for bodybuilderbodybuilder
Easy levelling Easy levelling system for system for bodybuilderbodybuilder
N.B. Euro 4 achieved N.B. Euro 4 achieved without a weight without a weight penalty!penalty!
N.B. Euro 4 achieved N.B. Euro 4 achieved without a weight without a weight penalty!penalty!
Improved Life Cycle Cost
Aluminium tank Aluminium tank 250 l with improved250 l with improved
connectionsconnections
Integrated pre-heaterIntegrated pre-heater
Improved layout ofImproved layout ofpipes /side dip & fillpipes /side dip & fill
Alu pipes replacingAlu pipes replacingsteel coatedsteel coated
New engineNew engine mountingsmountings
New header tankNew header tankincl. level/led signalincl. level/led signal
New auto sump New auto sump top-up systemtop-up system
New Cummins 6.7l New Cummins 6.7l engine (was 6l).engine (was 6l).
High torque @ low revs.High torque @ low revs.
Longer intervals. Voith .5 & ZF 6hp504 to Longer intervals. Voith .5 & ZF 6hp504 to 120/150,000 km (synthetic oil). Voith filters external120/150,000 km (synthetic oil). Voith filters external
Improved electrical connectors, Improved electrical connectors, protection and routingprotection and routing
Improved Improved serviceabilityserviceability
of brakeof brake componentscomponents
Extended oil drain intervalsExtended oil drain intervals 800-1500 hours800-1500 hours
Improved kingpinImproved kingpin assemblyassembly
Front axle
Improved accessibilityImproved accessibilityto main componentsto main components
2x 100A alternators2x 100A alternators
Engine Engine mounted mounted
air-con air-con compressorscompressors
Optimised Optimised fan drive (fuel)fan drive (fuel)-30% max. rpm-30% max. rpm
Reduced no. Reduced no. of partsof parts
Maintenance Maintenance free propshaftfree propshaft
New exhaust, New exhaust, shields & shields & bracketsbrackets
New exhaust, New exhaust, shields & shields & bracketsbrackets
St. steel St. steel hydraulic pipeshydraulic pipes
Noise, environment & safety
New engine/gearbox mountings New engine/gearbox mountings for reduced vibrationfor reduced vibration
Silent hydraulicSilent hydraulic & steering pumps& steering pumps
Optimised noise Optimised noise insulationinsulation materialmaterial
New exhaust,New exhaust, brackets & shieldsbrackets & shields
Stiffer optimisedStiffer optimised frameframe
Further improvements to Body connections/interfaces
Fire resistant Fire resistant sheathing oversheathing over
hydraulic hoseshydraulic hoses
Improved electrical connectors,Improved electrical connectors, protection and routingprotection and routing
Exhaust tailpipeExhaust tailpipeextendedextended
Optimised Optimised fan drive (noise)fan drive (noise)-30% max. rpm-30% max. rpm
New fastenersNew fasteners for hydraulic for hydraulic
pipes = reducedpipes = reduced vibrationvibration
Pre-heater connectedPre-heater connected and bledand bled
ECU engine mountedECU engine mounted (no longer fuel cooled)(no longer fuel cooled)
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Highlights of the Ambassador
2001: Launch of the Ambassador.2001: Launch of the Ambassador.
Deliveries:Deliveries:
Proven Proven
ReliabilityReliability
2006: introduction of the Ambassador 180!2006: introduction of the Ambassador 180!
2006: introduction of “EEV” engines!2006: introduction of “EEV” engines!
2002 54
2003 233
2004 270
2005 538
2006
2007
2008
243
347
484
2169
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Ambassador 180 / 200 – Main components
VDL Bus Modular Chassis SB180 / SB200VDL Bus Modular Chassis SB180 / SB200
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Ambassador 180 / 200 – Main components Engine: make: Cummins
type: ISBe4 225 6,7 litre 6-cyl. diesel engine
location: vertical behind rear axle
power: 165 kW at 2000 rpm
torque: 850 Nm at 1200-1700 rpm
fuel system: Bosch HPCR common rail fuel injection system (1600
Bar)
fuel tank: approx. 250 litres
emission: Euro IVby means of SCR (AdBlue)
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Ambassador 180 / 200 – Main components
Engine Power / Torque:
ISBeISBe44 225 225
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SCR System Schematic
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Ambassador 180 / 200 – Main components
Gearbox: make: VOITH
type: D 854.5E
gears: 4-speed automatic
ratio’s: 5,20 – 0,77
operation: D-N-R switch
retarder: integrated retarderoperated by brake
pedal
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Ambassador 200 – Main components
Axles:Front axle
make / type: DANA NDS56LF
load capacity: 5.000 kg
Rear axle (driven axle)
make / type: DANA 09-24
load capacity: 9.440 kg
reduction ratio: 4.88:1 or 5.83 : 1
max. speed: 110 km/h (theoretical), limited to 96 km/h
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Ambassador 180 / 200 – Main components
Suspension: make: CLS (integrated system by VDL Bus)
type: electronically controlled air suspension
air bellows: CONTITECH, 2x front, 2x rear shock abs.: KONI, 2x front, 2x rear
kneeling: at front axle, optionally available at front + rear axle
ferry lift: at both axles
Level sensors: 3 sensors; 1 at the front / 2 at the rear
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Ambassador 180 / 200 – Main components
Brakes: make: KNORR disc brakes all round
system: dual circuit system with air-mechanical disc brakes
brake pads: asbestos free
ABS/ASR: ABS standard / ASR optional
parking brake: spring brake on driven axlewith adjustable operation
halt brake: with reduced pressure on driven axle
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Ambassador 180 / 200 – Main components
Electric System: system: ACTIA multiplex system with programmable units
and CAN interface
display: CIPA display with LCD screen
voltage: 24 Volt
alternators: 2x 100 Amp
batteries: 2x 200 Ah
charge conn.: NATO charge / start connector
emergency: emergency switch acc. to ECE R36
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Ambassador 200 – Main components
Body: structure: 3CR12 stainless steel
framework
roof: sandwich construction with aluminium profile for fixation of side walls
floor: sandwich construction with steel edges for fixation of framework
side panels: fibreglass bonded to the framework
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Ambassador 200 – Main components
Body / Exterior: front / rear: stainless steel
framework covered by fibreglass
doors: single blade entrance door / double blade exit door (VENTURA)
glazing: single glazed side windows
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Ambassador 200
Layout:
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Ambassador 200 – Features & Benefits
Light Weight:Empty weightEmpty weight
Ambassador 200:Ambassador 200: ± ± 8,900 8,900 kgkg
Conventional 12m busConventional 12m bus 11T+ 11T+
GVWGVW
Ambassador 200:Ambassador 200: 14,440 14,440 kgkg
Conventional 12m bus:Conventional 12m bus: 18T18T
20 % WEIGHT REDUCTION !!20 % WEIGHT REDUCTION !!
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Ambassador 200 – Features & Benefits
Fuel Consumption
Experience with customer base:
reduction of 12–16 %
Compared to a 18T Bus
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Ambassador 200 – Features & Benefits Interior: attractive, spacious and easy to clean / 2+2
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Ambassador 200 – Features & Benefits Interior: attractive, spacious and easy to clean / 2+1
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Ambassador 200 – Features & Benefits
Driver’s Compartment: ergonomic and spacious
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Ambassador 200 – Features & Benefits Easy access for passengers
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Ambassador 200 – Features & Benefits
Serviceability: easy access to all components for: daily maintenancedaily maintenance
periodic maintenanceperiodic maintenance
repairsrepairs
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Ambassador 200 – Features & Benefits Safety: Crash test
crash test to simulate an accident with a speed of 36 km/h.crash test to simulate an accident with a speed of 36 km/h.
result: minor damage, two GRP panels and some minimal bend frameworkresult: minor damage, two GRP panels and some minimal bend framework
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Ambassador 200
Features & BenefitsFeatures & Benefits Economic fuel consumption
Safety and excellent drivability
Only 3 service flaps on the rear for easy serviceability
Perfect view for the driver, less reflection through curved windscreen
Bright colors, spacious and clean impression
Cantilever seat support, easy to clean, LED illuminated steps
Ergonomic dashboard with LCD display
Various compartments for storage and stowage
Comfortable climate control
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Ambassador 180 / 200
Low operating cost
Light weight
Safe
Comfortable
Reliable
Modular concept
Modern design