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2 ON THE MOVE #2 2007 6. Coach of the Year in Bavaria Volvo 9700 named “I wasn’t surprised that the Coach of the Year 9700 became ‘Coach of the Year 2008’,” says Nico The news that the Volvo 9700 had been named Coach Schoenecker, CEO Autobus of the Year 2008 made me pleased and proud. It proves Oberbayern. that we have succeeded in developing a coach that ful- fills the rigorous demands placed by passengers, drivers and operators on a coach carrying the Volvo brand.

The Coach of the Year title is not something that you can expect to win, but it has been a clear ambition within 8. Luxury on the road the company, despite extremely tough competition. Volvo´s 9900 made it into the coach market just a year ago, The primary reason that we have succeeded in creating but has already been the sub- a coach of the highest class is the close cooperation with ject of further improvements our customers, who have informed us of the demands by the Volvo design team. they place on current and future . We have liste- ned and developed our products to attract passengers and ensure low operating costs, that is, enhanced pro- ductivity for our customers.

12. Investment for the Both the Volvo 9700 and , are developed future from a common platform with a modern design and Operators in the Danish capital comfort for passengers. The new driver environment in Copenhagen invest in cleaner conjunction with new safety functions provides the city buses and chooses Euro V driver with a safe and efficient workplace facilitating a and EEV from Volvo. good overview of the instrumentation. Through our SCR technology and an optimized driveline with I-shift, we have succeeded in achieving performance and fuel economy that is among the best in the industry. At the same time, we meet increasingly stringent environmental requirements by already being able to offer engines that 15. Volvo Bus brings you comply with Euro V standards and EEV, and can be the options driven on alternative fuels. Volvo Bus has several techni- cal solutions that meet the The jury of Coach of the Year and I are convinced that environmental demands of the Volvo 9700 is a coach of the highest quality. Why today – as well as tomorrow. not take a test drive and see for yourself!

Håkan Karlsson President & CEO Volvo Bus 16. Going for Gold Corporation Thanks to a Gold service contract with Volvo, the Netherlands Defense can use their own to the maximum.

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Volvo’s 9700 coach has won the International Coach of the Year the Volvo 9700, their comments inclu- 2008 title after a jury of leading industry journalists thoroughly ding: ‘the second generation I-Shift gearbox is almost flawless,’ ‘synchroni- appraised the latest coach designs. sation of the gearchange and the engine was exceptional,’ and, ‘a super vehicle To enable the jury to reach its verdict the Volvo was judged to offer the best to drive. in a fair and informed manner, a all round package. Volvo has always been known for three-day test called the CoachEuroTest It was particularly strong in terms safety. The 9700 makes further advan- was staged in Switzerland. In deciding of the experience provided for passen- ces in this direction with the introduc- which coach to award the title, jurors gers. The sloping floor, with its theatre tion of the FUPS front underrun pro- took into consideration a variety of style seating layout, meant there was tection system as standard. factors. They looked for innovation, nothing to impair enjoyment of the For the owner, the appeal comes in comfort, performance, ease of driving, scenery. The seats complete with three- the quality of the build, the knowledge safety, style and a host of other factors point seatbelts, offered excellent com- that passengers and driver are going to that determine the appeal of a coach fort. ‘It’s a traveller’s coach,’ was one opi- be happy and the confidence generated to its passengers, driver, operator and nion. that this is a coach built to do a job maintenance team. The contending Equally impressive was the driver’s professionally for a full life. coaches were a strong field, of which perspective. The jurors enjoyed driving

ON THE MOVE #2 2007 5 Thomas Arnhold, Director of operations and Nico Schoenecker, CEO for Autobus Oberbayern

Texts Simon Johansson, Photo Simon Johansson Autobus Oberbayern

In addition to its ongoing transport contract with FC Bayern about the 9700, Nico Schoenecker first Munich, the company was also main carrier for the 2006 Football replies “the coach in its entirety”, but after thinking for a moment he men- World Cup. But it is not all sport because the MTV Awards are tioned the gearbox. on the work schedule for the Autumn this year. With 180 buses, “I-Shift is the best gearbox on the Autobus Oberbayern is one of ’s leading travel companys. market. It is friendly to drive and it saves fuel. Our drivers appreciate it a lot.”

When ‘On The Move’ had lunch with Coach of the Year Safety and service the management of the transport compa- Nico Schoenecker tells of how they Besides Autobus Oberbayern being ny in Munich one late summer’s day the became very interested when the new main carrier for FC Bayern Munich, weather was changeable to put it mildly. Volvo 9700 was launched last year. buses are hired out for different events While the restaurant served Wiener The model suits the transport company (such as the MTV Awards for examp- Schnitzel the skies served up rain sho- and its customers, and it ordered a le) as well as operating local services in wers, radiant sunshine and then rain coach that was delivered in January Munich. Every day, the company has as again. Nothing wrong with that, change- this year. many as 180 buses out on the roads in able weather is certainly refreshing, but a “We were looking for a complete . Thomas Arnhold is Director good business climate is something and ready coach. Not a bus that has to of Operations at the company and is completely different, suggests the compa- be built from a chassis and then other responsible for the operating and main- ny’s CEO Nico Schoenecker. It must be equipment as in certain other markets”, tenance of the vehicle fleet. “Safety is stable. he says. most important”, he emphasises, and “We are seeking a partnership that “I wasn’t surprised that the 9700 then remarks realistically “of course we lasts for a long time, 20-30 years”, he became ‘Coach of the Year 2008’. It is must be able to sleep well at night.” points out. “A strong and stable partner is a coach that combines Volvo’s safety, “Most important is the safety of the equally as important as a good product. flexibility and quality thinking.” passengers and the driver. If anything We found that combination in Volvo.” On the question of what is best should happen then there is a great risk

6 ON THE MOVE #2 2007 FACTS/Volvo 9700

During 2006 the Volvo 9700 and Volvo 9900 were launched with a new, modern exterior design. Engine. The engine in the new Volvo 9700 is a fuel-efficient, six-cylinder diesel engine, DH12E. It is an electronically con- trolled twelve-litre engine with four-valve technology, overhe- ad camshaft and separate unit injector for each cylinder. Gearbox. The Volvo 9700 is available with four gearbox options but the most popular is the I-Shift. This gearchanging system combines the robustness and operational reliability of the manual gearbox with the ease and flexibility of automatic gearchanging. Safety. Volvo Buses is first in the bus world with front underrun protection, which reduces the risk of injury to the driver and passengers in a passenger car in the event of a frontal collision. Safety equipment. Electronically controlled disc brakes (EBS), electronic stability program (ESP), powerful headlamps and large, high-level brake lights, seat belts for driver and passen- gers, booster cushions for children and a lot else. Good working environment for the driver. The driver area offers both a high level of comfort and a good overview. The instrument panel has easily understandable instruments with a large, clear display for driver information. chooses Volvo

that there would be a major accident ny’s salespeople. The next bus is sold Gustafsson, CEO for Volvo Buses with a lot of people involved. That is by the aftermarket. This is decisive for Germany: why a good driver’s environment and “Autobus Oberbayern is one of the assisted driving systems are very impor- major actors in Germany’s transport tant. This cannot be emphasised industry and it is very satisfying that enough”, he stressed. “A bus needs service they have chosen to cooperate with He considers that Volvo has fulfil- us”, he says. “It is a significant customer led these requirements with the 9700. and spare parts over a who we won over in connection with But to be able to maintain good levels the launch of our new product line.” of safety and passenger comfort the long period. So it’s It is important for Autobus buses need continuous service. A cost Oberbayern to have a varied vehicle that must be factored into the price of important to have fleet, not to keep to one brand. the bus. So it is very important to look Currently we have around 80 per cent at the lifecycle of a bus and the actual stable partners” vehicles, a proportion which is cost before any purchase. Nico Schoenecker and too large. So we are cautiously positive “We use a bus for around eight about developing our cooperation with years before we sell it on. During this Thomas Arnhold. Volvo. time it needs regular service and new “This is currently a trial period with spare parts. The service must be fast Volvo”, says Nico Schoenecker. “Within and reliable so that we can avoid stop- six months we shall decide whether to pages to the greatest possible extent. whether we shall order more buses of invest in further buses from them.” I consider that the Volvo Truck and the same brand.” After a short pause he adds with a Bus Centre here in Munich does a very smile: good job in this respect.” Important customer “But there is already every indica- Nico Schoenecker agrees: Naturally Volvo welcomes Omnibus tion that we will be placing some “The first bus is sold by the compa- Auberbayer as a new customer. Bengt orders within a couple of weeks...”

ON THE MOVE #2 2007 7 World tourism is at an all time high, and the expectations of the average tourist have risen accordingly. More sophisticated consumers are increasingly self-assured regarding their needs and rights. The new Volvo 9900 is a purpose-built coach, designed for the opera- tor that wants to offer their passengers the very best. Brand new improvements, both exterior and interior, further enhance the exclusiveness of this coach.

Texts Håkan Hellström, Photo Volvo The new Volvo 9900 Powerful and elegant

Coach travel used to mean stuffy inte- Exterior changes windscreen lifts the window top line, riors and bumpy rides. But no longer. The new Volvo 9900 made it into the at the same time creating rounded top A high level of comfort and safety for coach market just a year ago, but has corners. Dark-tinted side and rear win- passengers and driver, as well as a clean, already been the subject of further dows are an optional addition. modern coach design are fundamental improvements by the Volvo design team. The radiator grilles on each side of for today’s operators. To meet these Each aspect of the bus exterior has the coach have a new look, which crea- increasing demands, Volvo Bus presents been improved for a more modern and tes both larger slats and a taller radiator the new Volvo 9900, flagship of the exclusive design, visible from every area, however the interface is the same coach model range. This highly success- direction: front, rear and sides. A new as before. The grilles are diamond sha- ful range of coach models also includes silver-coloured insert in the rear engine ped and the feature lines are diagonally the Volvo 9700, recently declared hatch adds a more exclusive touch to tilted, which follows the lines of the Coach of The Year 2008. Customers the coach rear. entire Volvo 9900. will meet the same remarkable features The front of the new Volvo 9900 is in Volvo 9900 as in the Volvo 9700, fitted with a lower grill insert in black, Interior news regarding safety, total economy, perfor- which creates a bigger contrast to the In the passenger area, new details amp- mance and that special “Volvo” feel. licence plate. Black masking on the top lify the clean, modern style of the

8 ON THE MOVE #2 2007 Volvo 9900. New strip lighting units lining, sidewalls, floor, curtains and seat 9900 really stand out within the coach above the passenger seats provide both upholstery in varying lighter and darker segment. When it was launched about improved background lighting and shades from within the theme. a year ago, the reception was very posi- complement the individual passenger The driver’s compartment has also tive and we have made an effort to give reading lamps. The aircraft type baggage been updated in the newest version of our customers even more. Details have compartments have been fitted with the Volvo 9900. New features include been added, but we have not changed wider lid handles to give a better grip the fascia pattern and colour, the trim the most prominent and unique featu- and easier access to personal belon- panel colour and a leather steering res of the Volvo 9900, such as the slo- gings. wheel. ping window lines, theatre floor and a The Volvo 9900 is now available in separate driver’s door.” eleven interior colour themes, of which Luxury and sophistication four are unique to Volvo 9900. The “The latest modifications to the Volvo 11th and newest colour theme is the 9900 give this coach an even more Jubilee, which is presented for the first luxurious and sophisticated feeling,” time at Busworld Europe in Kortrijk. says Arne Sehlman, product manager Each colour theme has matching roof at Volvo Bus. “This makes the Volvo

FUPS reduces the risk of injuries

Volvo Buses is the first bus manufacturer in the The FUPS, which Volvo Buses introduced this year, is world to use a front underrun protection system, standard on the Volvo 9700 and Volvo 9900 coach models. It comprises a steel element behind the bus’s forward bumper, FUPS, to reduce the risk of serious injuries in which prevents a car from being wedged under the bus. collisions with passenger cars. A special design feature in the bus’s underrun protection that absorbs energy by deforming reduces the impact energy. The FUPS is a follow-up to FIP, Front Impact Protection, The car´s own deformation zones are used as well. which Volvo Buses introduced two years ago. FIP is a rein- The FUPS also provides protection for the bus’s lower forced front that creates protection for the bus driver and front-end components, in the event of a collision. guide in a front-end collision.

ON THE MOVE #2 2007 9 Text Mark Pocock, Photo Delaine Buses How to improve your fuel consumption by up to 10 per cent

“We’re getting an extra one our own particular needs. So our buses ups are vastly different,” he went on to mile per gallon from our Volvo are programmed for increased initial say. power when starting from standstill B9TL buses (7.2 miles per gal- which we need, e.g. when our bus is Optimising fuel efficiency lon or 39 litres per 100 kilo- pulling away from a roundabout. The Nowadays, Volvo buses have ECU’s metres – an improvement of power then cuts back, once the bus (electrical control units) controlling the more than 16 per cent). And achieves a speed of 10 -15km in order engine, gearbox, brakes, suspension – to minimise our fuel consumption,” he even the turntable on an artic bus – we’re delighted with our added. which are all linked in a network. increased fuel economy.” So The performance from each compo- says Anthony Delaine-Smith, A saving strategy nent can be fine tuned to optimise fuel Managing Director of Delaine Claes Westberg is the Volvo fuel efficiency. managment expert, based in Furthermore by downloading the Buses, a UK bus company . “Bus owners should be information from the ECU’s, operators based in Bourne, Lincolnshire. looking at many different factors to can analyse the fuel management from reduce fuel consumption in their buses. each bus. For example: the idle speed, Delaine Buses were the first operator in Why? By adopting a good Fuel excessive acceleration or excessive the UK to order the new Volvo B9TL Management Strategy they could braking, and, the all-round general per- chassis. Right now they have 18 Volvo knock as much as 10 per cent off their formance of the driver. They are all buses in their fleet of 21 and are loo- annual fuel costs.” And that’s a big factors which dramatically effect fuel king to become an all Volvo fleet saving. consumption. So much so, Volvo now within the near future. Mr Westberg added, “Probably the run driver training programs to improve Mr Delaine-Smith went on to say, most important factor to improved fuel bus driver skills. In a bid to lower “We provide a local bus service where efficiency is the configuration of the customers’ fuel consumption. our typical routes start in town, become bus, i.e. having a tailor made bus for In fact probably the biggest problem rural, and then return to town travel- the specific purpose you intend using Claes Westberg sees amongst bus dri- ling on average on a fairly level topog- it for. In fact I’d say this one factor is vers on his travels around the world raphy. So we were advised by Volvo to crucial.” advising Volvo clients on good fuel go for their Inter-Urban gearing in our “Obviously if a bus owner is opera- management practices is the lack of a new buses.” ting urban routes with many start/stops smooth driving technique which effects “Because of the driveline electronic he doesn’t need a bus designed for long fuel consumption. He says, “Some bus management programs, we’ve been able distance motorway journeys. For a start drivers tend to accelerate too harshly to fine tune our buses’ performance for the engine, gearbox and rear axle set and use excessive braking.”

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ON THE MOVE #2 2007 11 “It is important that we all contribute to an improved environment.”

Jesper Kaas Petersen Environmental officer at Movia

Texts Göran Karlsson, Photo Göran Karlsson, Volvo Copenhagen invests in cleaner buses with Euro V and EEV from Volvo

In October the city of Copenhagen and its million plus inhabitants are taking yet another step towards a cleaner environment. That is when the local authority’s fleet of around 600 buses is being supplemented by around 40 Euro V buses, and in addition to that, 24 Volvo buses that comply with the EEV standard.

The investment is a part of the clear coordinate the bus services within our ago were responsible for a significant environmental prioritisation by the geographical area, and to be an inter- proportion of emissions. Today’s traffic association Movia and the local mediary and advisory link between modern diesel engines are radically authorities, but it is also a consequence local authorities/regions, operators and cleaner, and with Euro V and EEV the of the EU’s requirements for reduced manufacturers. But we clearly have an effect on the environment is almost emissions. influencing role as well, not least when negligible.” Even though there are two years it comes to decisions affecting the envi- remaining before the emissions require- ronment. Contributing to a better environment ments in accordance with Euro V are In recent years, politically-driven implemented, Volvo is one of few Focusing on the entirety environmental action in Copenhagen manufacturers who can already supply “Up until a few years ago politicians has delivered a lot of progress buses that meet the requirements. and traffic operators focused on the Environmental zones have been intro- Movia has borne this in mind, and as local environment and ‘local’ emissions. duced, and this is setting high require- coordinator for public transport on Currently the focus has changed to a ments for the traffic entering the Själland is actively working so that local wider overall perspective where respon- zones. authorities and operators choose the sibility for the environment is viewed “From 2008 trucks and buses must most environmentally friendly alterna- as being collective, across local authority at least fulfil requirements in accordance tive. But Movia does not take the ulti- boundaries and national borders. In with Euro 2 or lower and also have mate decision: addition, the demands of politicians particle filters. In addition, from 2010 “No, we are advisors and cannot and the general public for increased the corresponding requirements also decide the type of bus a local authority environmental consideration have resul- apply to trucks and buses fulfilling the or operator should use”, says Jesper ted in a technological development requirements in accordance with Euro 3. Kaas Petersen, who is the environmen- that is gathering speed. One example is Our buses already fulfil these require- tal officer at Movia. “Our role is to diesel engines which only a few years ments and, taken together with the

12 ON THE MOVE #2 2007 A pure pleasure to offer Euro V

Gone are the days of being penny- wise and pound-foolish. Currently, investment in technology that protects the environment often results in a competitive advantage. An operator who can offer environmentally friendly buses often wins the battle for a con- tract!

Following increased demands from politicians and the general public, most traffic operators have realised that they have to be able to offer safe, comfortable, economical to run and, not least, environmentally friendly buses in order to recently procured Euro V buses, we at keep up in the tendering process. Movia are contributing as much as “Yes, the trend has been clear during recent possible on our part to a noticeably years”, says Fredrik Röstad, Director of Volvo improved city environment”, says Jesper Buses in . “Nowadays it’s all about ‘the Kaas Petersen. cleaner the better’, and apart from being a concrete environmental issue the question of Continuous dialogue ‘clean buses’ has also become a valuable asset With responsibility for around 1,300 for traffic operators in the form of goodwill.” buses on Själland, of which around 600 are in the Copenhagen local authority, Clean without filters Movia plays a significant role not just Fredrik follows developments in Denmark for today’s development, but also for closely, and not least in Copenhagen. tomorrow’s development. As one of “Here politicians, operators and others in approximately 3,000 partners in the volved take great responsibility for the environ- international collaborative organisation ment”, he says. “Movia, who deal with all of the UITP Movia promotes a constant procurement for the local authorities, have set exchange of experiences, follows deve- minimum requirements when it comes to emis- lopments, and also drives them forward: sions from buses. But our customers, i.e. the bus “We conduct a continuous dialogue companies, are setting even higher requirements, with Volvo, a company at the forefront and they do this because they recognise the sig- of developments. I believe that the nificant value that results from being able to buses of tomorrow will have very little offer ‘clean’ buses. Naturally this favours Volvo, impact on the environment. In addition, as we have been able to supply buses that fuel, materials and other items will be comply with the Euro V standard since as early produced in a considerably more as spring. Our buses comply with Euro V and environmentally friendly manner than EEV requirements without using particle filters, they are today, and combined technolo- and as the customer/user avoids the awkward gies, where engines are adapted for and costly process of filter cleaning our buses several fuel options, will become stan- have lower operating costs. The fact that we can dard. So even though the technology, and also supply EEV buses, which even surpass Euro Volvo, can already produce ‘clean’ buses V from an emissions point of view, increases complying with the Euro V require- our competitiveness considerably in a market ments, the environmental impact will that is literally crying out for clean diesel engi- be reduced even further. So there is nes. Evidence of this is that we have signed a every reason to have a bright view of delivery agreement for 46 Euro V buses and the future”, believes Jesper Kaas 26 EEV buses for Copenhagen”, notes a satis- Petersen. fied Fredrik Röstad.

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GL BROCHURE EMEA.indd 1 25-04-2007 16:30:56 Gas, biodiesel or hybrid – Options from Volvo Bus

Text Håkan Hellström, Photo Volvo

Increasingly tougher emissions by another 40 percent. Thanks to the Biodiesel is a diesel-equivalent fuel regulations from the EU will unique SCR-technology, Volvo Bus can processed from biological sources, usable already offer Euro V compatible diesel in unmodified diesel engines. Biodiesel continue to challenge the bus engines for a majority of their bus typically produces about 60 per cent manufacturers for more advan- models. The fact that the Volvo engine less net carbon dioxide emissions than ced engine technology. Volvo technology already meets the future oil-based diesel, as it is itself produced Bus has several technical solu- Euro V demands means that today’s from atmospheric carbon dioxide via Volvo Bus customers can be certain photosynthesis in plants. tions that meet the demands of that their purchase will meet future today – as well as tomorrow. demands, further prolonging the life Natural or biogas time of the bus. On many markets Volvo Bus’ gas-powered engine has Euro IV, Euro V and EEV are there is a clear economical incentive emission levels below both Euro V and European emission standards: sets of from the local authorities to use engine EEV. In addition, the engine concept requirements defining the acceptable technology that supports the Euro V makes it possible to fulfil future require- limits for exhaust emissions of new standard. ments following Euro V and EEV. It is vehicles sold in EU member states. The an engine for natural or biogas operation emissions regulated are carbon monox- EEV and is primarily intended to meet the ide, hydrocarbon, nitrogen oxide and EEV (Environmentally Enhanced growing demand for gas-fuelled buses in particulate matter. Vehicle) is a voluntary EU emission city traffic. Thanks to a three-way cata- standard, with emissions limits even lyst emission levels can be significantly Euro IV lower than Euro V, especially regarding lowered. When biogas is used, the emis- Euro IV was introduced in 2006 and particulate matter. The EEV standard sions are carbon dioxide neutral. stipulates a reduction of the emissions is already a requirement in several of nitrogen oxides and particulate mat- European cities. A future Euro VI will Hybrid revolution for heavy vehicles ter by 30 and 80 percent respectively. probably be similar to the limits for Hybrid drivelines will mean a huge step To meet Euro IV, Volvo developed EEV. Volvo Bus’ SCR-technology forward in the quest to further lower SCR, Selective Catalytic Reduction, a makes it possible for diesel engines to emissions levels and fuel consumption. system for exhaust gas after treatment, meet the EEV standard,and is today The Volvo Bus hybrid concept provides which reduces nitrogen oxide emis- available for Volvo's 12-litre 340 hp maximum fuel-saving effects on routes sions to the levels required for both engine and 7-litre engine. As of with frequent braking and accelerations, Euro IV and Euro V by converting December 2007 EEV will also be for example city bus traffic. But unlike them into harmless nitrogen gas and available for 9-litre 260 and 310 hp most other hybrids on the market signi- water vapour. The SCR concept engines. ficant fuel economy can be reached also results in both higher efficiency and at commuter and intercity traffic condi- significantly lower fuel consumption Biodiesel tions. Test rides with the prototype than previous generations of engines, Compared to other bio fuels, like etha- vehicle show that fuel savings can as well as low emissions of particula- nol, biodiesel has one big advantage: amount up to 35 per cent. Volvo Bus’s tes. flexibility. A number of Volvo Bus’ die- hybrid buses will now be used in a sel engine types are compatible with lengthy series of tests. The company Euro V biodiesel. Any Volvo engine that uses assesses that hybrid buses from Volvo Euro V will be implemented in 2009, biodiesel can also use regular diesel as will be available on the market within a reducing emissions of nitrogen oxides well as synthetic diesel. few years.

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GL BROCHURE EMEA.indd 1 25-04-2007 16:30:56 Text Koen Mortelmans, Photo Netherlands defense Netherlands Armed Forces Go for the Gold

The Dutch defense wish to use their own Volvo buses to the with both corrective and preventive monitoring and maintenance over- maximum so that we need to go to the civil marketplace as little hauls.” The Gold contract from Volvo a possible. This is achievable thanks to a Gold service contract completely met these expectations. with Volvo with both corrective and preventive monitoring and Defense has used for a maintenance overhauls. long time. Nevertheless, the selection of Volvo buses was not a result of their favorable experience with trucks. “And The time is behind us when soldiers Captain Dave Mekking of the Road it couldn't be. We are subject to strict sat on hard benches in the back of Transportation Product Group of the procurement procedures. heavy trucks when they were being Defense Traffic and Transportation brought up into operational position. Organization. “We even use tour buses Positive experience The Netherlands defense establishment for these trips. We carry about a third The 11 new Volvo buses with 10-year has been using comfortable buses for of this traffic in our own vehicles, the Gold service contracts have been on years to transport its personnel. rest we contract out to civilian contrac- the road since February. “Our experience tors. It comes down to being able to has been very positive. When some Tour buses for long trips use our own buses to the maximum so minor problems with after-market “At the end of a comfortable bus ride, that we need to go onto the civil market- equipment, such as DVD players, sho- even one without a movie, a soldier place as little as possible. For this rea- wed up in some of the buses, the buses can be deployed immediately,” says son we worked to set up a contract could come in immediately for the

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16 ON THE MOVE #1 2007 necessary modifications and Volvo and of-country repairs (for example, retrie- tracting-out maintenance and repair its service-provider Harbers Trucks val or arranging for on-site repair) we means that the bus companies and the took care of fast, targeted fixes. devote a lot of attention to preventive transportation services, such as the Anyway, our management intends to maintenance. The buses come in on a army’s, can concentrate better on their proceed further with total-concept fixed schedule. In this case we've core business, transportation itself. In maintenance contracts in the future.” selected two overhauls per year. addition the technical equipment on a Volvo Bus Netherlands and Harbers During these planned maintenance bus is generally more extensive and Trucks have worked closely together to overhauls we do preventive exchange more complex. For the generally bring this agreement into force, based of parts even before the end of their modest shops of a small or midsize on one-stop service for maintenance service lives. This means the least pos- tour company it's getting more and and tire change. “We would like to sible trouble for Defense on the road more difficult to maintain and repair have other similar long-term contracts,” and the buses can be utilized to the the buses themselves. But for such explains Dirk Rosendal (Harbers max.” companies it’s not obvious how to shut Trucks). “They guarantee a certain down their traditional shops overnight, amount of work security for the dealer Clearly evolutionary much less to say goodbye to trusted and limit the risk for the customer Harbers has a number of maintenance teams of employees. So I see the tran- during the entire operating life of the contracts in force for Volvo trucks, but sition toward long-term comprehensive vehicle. The risk of repair and mainte- for buses the volume is still limited. maintenance contracts as taking place nance costs actually lies with us. In “The market is going to grow,” predicts quite gradually. But the evolution is order to avoid the extra costs of out- Dirk Rosendal. “This is because con- already going ahead.”

ON THE MOVE #2 2007 17 THE EASIEST WAY TO SAVE FUEL: KEEP DRIVING

R MARATHON LHS II AND LHD II P LESS ROLLING RESISTANCE Real mathematical geniuses: Marathon LHS II and LHD II long- haul tyres from Goodyear. They make the impossible come P true: By combining up to 7% less rolling resistance with more mileage. A top result that was confirmed by TÜV Süd in a test with the best competitor tyre.* For you, that means saving up BECAUSE NOT ALL TIRES to 2.4% on fuel. Work it out for yourself. ARE THE SAME _

* Rolling Resistance, Wet Braking and Noise Tests conducted by TÜV SÜD Automotive in June 2007 between Goodyear Marathon LHS II, Marathon LHD II and two premium competitors with tyres of the dimension 315/70 R 22,5 (Report 76223133-1) Being their wedding day, the 9th of June 2007 was of course the happiest day of Peteris Ziemanis and Aija Ziemane’s life. And believe it or not, a Volvo 9700 played a part in their happiness.

Text Håkan Hellström Photo Volvo Wedding celebration on the road The wedding ceremony took place in an easy task. To eliminate the risk of “But it was actually the idea of my the church of Augstrozes, Vidzemes some of the wedding guests missing this wife to use the bus for the celebration,” district in the northern part of the Baltic important part of the celebration, the he says. “We had planned this for a state of Latvia, and was by most stan- Volvo 9700 was called in. couple of weeks in advance, and all the dards a traditional Latvian wedding, “The Volvo 9700 made it possible wedding guests thought it was a very except for one thing. A Latvian wedding for us to let all 57 wedding guests be good idea. Especially since the wedding tradition is for the entire wedding recep- together for this trip over the seven day was very hot, and the Volvo 9700 tion to follow the groom and bride on a bridges,” says Peteris Ziemanis. “This was has very good AC!” trip around the countryside, as the a very good day for all of us, and it The Volvo 9700 is owned by the couple stops at seven different bridges. meant a lot to us that all our friends Valmiera region bus company, VTU- The husband then carries his wife over could join us on this trip.” Valmiera, and was delivered at the end each of the seven bridges, as a symbol of As the regional truck salesman for of April 2007. It was then the newest good luck. This usually means that a Volvo Truck Latvia in Valmiera, Peteris bus in Latvia, and in fact the first caravan of cars tries their best to follow Ziemanis has a natural connection to Euro IV coach in the entire Baltic the couple in the leading car, not always Volvo Bus. region.

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ON THE MOVE #2 2007 19 Coachoftheyear2008!

VOLVO 9700

The European bus trade press has made up its mind. In the face of tough competition, the Volvo 9700 was named Coach of the Year 2008. It is easy to understand that the new design, the unique safety features and the smooth driveline caught the eye of the judges! Volvo 9700 was considered to offer the best all round package for passengers, drivers and operators as well. The words of the judges speak for themselves: ‘It’s a travellers coach’, ‘a superb vehicle to drive’, ‘this is a coach built to do a job professionally for a full life’. Want to make your own verdict? Please contact your Volvo dealer.

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