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Childhood passions and fascinations generally diminish for many as they grow up, but for few others they have become goals to achieve in life, Biswajit Baruah, Son of Late Dilip Kumar Baruah and Rekha Baruah, a native of Guwahati, Assam has a similar story. A native Assamese staying at Belagavi, Karnataka is an inspired Bus Entrepreneur, Enthusiast, Journalist and a Amateur CV-Photographer.

Buses have been a childhood passion for Biswajit. A product of KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belagavi - Biswajit is the founder and CEO of Hive Sustainable Solutions, a Belagavi based start up company, which deals with providing sustainable solutions of bus fleet operations and bus industry as a whole, in India. Biswajit has worked previously as a 'Mentor and Director' of a Bengaluru based start-up 'Bus-Bucket' and its sister concern 'Ozobus' , before starting his own venture - 'Hive' at Belagavi. Biswajit has expertise in Automobile and Bus Journalism. His initial start up initiative of Blog Writing through his Bus Blog took him to work as a freelance 'Consulting Editor' to India's premium Commercial Vehicle Magazine - 'Motor India'. He is also a guest writer for Belagavi's premiere news and current affairs website - 'All About Belgaum'.

Biswajit started his passion as an amateur Bus Photographer and till date have captured more than 100,000 pictures of buses. He is fond of gaining and sharing technical knowledge about mechanics and electronics which drive buses. He also likes heavy commercial vehicles like trucks, excavators, cranes etc. Biswajit visits expos and exhibitions Pan India to meet people from the bus and CV Industry and to learn about products and latest technologies. His Blog and his facebook page - 'Biswajit - SVM Chaser' is followed by many top bus companies and OEMs for insights and feedback. Biswajit is well known amongst the bus fleet operators in India and is well recognized by the top operators like VRL Travels, SRS Travels and KSRTC in Karnataka, for his views and insights regarding sustainable bus fleet operations and services.

With a Pan-India approach, Biswajit stresses on the required effort for sustainable bus transport in India. He believes that Passenger Service and the Bus Crew Category is the most sought area, which needs urgent attention to bring streamline development in bus services across the country. He is currently working in the fields of Smart Mobility, Bus Codes, Inter-Modal Transport, Sustainable Transport, Biofuel Drivelines, Zero Carbon footprint initiatives, ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems), MaaS (Mobility as a Service), Big Data, PPP (Public Private Partnership), Smart Ticketing, Contactless Payments, Electric Drivelines, Smart City Initiatives, Passenger Safety and Security, Digital Solutions for Vehicle Maintenance and Monitoring.

Biswajit have been highlighted by various print and digital media in the country for his passion for buses, which includes - 'The New Indian Express', 'Times Of India', 'All About Belgaum', 'Scania India Blog', 'Vijayavani Karnataka (VRL Media)', 'Darshan Belgaum', and 'Vijay Karnataka'. He was felicitated by Rotary Club of Dharwad Central, Karnataka for his outstanding contribution to the Bus Industry especially in the areas of sustainable transport solutions. Biswajit, won the Indian Achiever's Award for the 'Promising Start Up' Category in 2022, adding another achievement to his tally.

Apart from India, Biswajit is followed by and contacted by top bus experts from European countries like Sweden, Germany, Belgium, Norway, Finland and Asian Countries like Bangladesh, China, Nepal and Indonesia. With a zeal for his passion for buses and commercial vehicle industry, Biswajit have dared to dream big on his entrepreneur ventures to develop Indian Bus Industry, encompassing whole of India.
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VOLVO B7R Mark II - Detailed Specifications

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VOLVO B7R MARK II 2-AXLE, RFS, RHD



Dimensions and Weight : 

Overall dimensions : 

Wheelbase : 6200 mm
Overall Chasis Length : 12000 mm
Front Overhang : 2500 mm
Rear Overhang : 3150 mm
M Track, front : 2054 mm
N Track, rear : 1837 mm
K Overall width front wheels : 2350 mm
L Overall width rear wheels : 2475 mm

Weights : 

Permitted front axle load : 6000 kg
Permitted rear axle load : 10200 kg
Permitted GVW : 16200 kg

Driveline - Engine : 

Model : D7B 260 turbocharged intercooled 
Type : 6-cylinder, 4-stroke diesel with overhead valves and direct injection
Bore : 104.77 mm
Stroke : 130 mm
Displacement : 6.7 litres
Compression ratio : 18:1
Power Output @2200 rpm :260 HP (191 KW)
Torque @1300 rpm : 112 kpm (1100 Nm)

Fuel Tank : 

Fuel tank capacity Standard : 300 lts

Clutch : 

Model : 6S-1380BD
Pull type single dry disc KFD116B.
Power assisted clutch control gives low pedal pressure
Diameter : 400 mm
Total friction area : 1753 cm square

Driveline - Transmission 

Model : ZF 6S-1380BD
Mechanical 6 speed fully sychronized with Voith Retarder 120
1st gear : 6.98:1
2nd gear : 4.06:1
3rd gear : 2.74:1
4th gear : 1.89:1
5th gear : 1.31:1
6th gear : 1.00:1
Reverse : 6.43:1

Driveline - Rear Axles and Tyres

Rear Axle : Single reduction
Ratio : 4.11:1
Maximum Speed, km/h : 103

Tyres :

10 Stud steel disc wheels. Dual driving axle wheels
Rims : 8.25" x 22.5"
Tyres : 295/80R22.5"
Number of wheels : 6+1 (Spare)

Suspension and Steering :

Rigid front axle suspension :
Air Bellows : Front - 2 , Rear - 4
Levelling Valves : Front - 1, Rear - 2

Stabilizer : On both front and rear axle

Shock Absorbers :
Double-acting, hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers, two front, two rear.

Steering Gear :
Power Steering of ball and nut type with built-in servo unit. Approx 4.5 full turns lock to lock
Ratio : 20.1:1
Max wheel angle : 50 degree
Steering wheel diameter : 500 mm

Air and Brake System :

Service Brakes :
Air brakes with separate circuits for front and rear wheels. Added with special features like Airdrier, Automatic brake adjustment, Asbestos free brake pads, etc

Brake disc diameter :
Front : 434 mm
Rear : 434 mm

Friction Area :
Front axle disc brake : 2 x 200 cm square
Rear axle disc brake : 2 x 200 cm square

Brake system operating pressure : 7.1 - 8.3 kp/cm square
Compressor capacity at 8 bar and Engine speed 2200 cm square : 530

Handbrake : Air Operated spring Brake acting directly on the rear wheels.

Standard fitment : Hydraulic Retarder RET120

Vehicle Structure : 

 Longitudinal member consists of channel sections. Superstructure mounting brackets at front part of chasis.

Frame width :
Front : 850 mm
Rear : 862 mm

Web Height, constant : 230 mm
Flange width : 77 mm
Thickness : 6 mm

Electrical  System

Number of batteries : 2
Voltage : 24 V
Battery Capacity : 165 Ah
Alternators max output : 80/2x80/2x110 A
Starter Motor : 4.5 KW (5.5 HP)

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