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.

VRL VOLVO B11R I-Shift 9400PX Semi Sleeper Multiaxle KA25 AA 5269

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VRL VOLVO B11R I-Shift 9400 PX Semi Sleeper multiaxle KA25 AA 5269 at Belagavi, Karnataka

The VOLVO 9400 PX is built on the new light - weight VOLVO PX platform, which provides enhanced gradeability and acceleration as well as enhanced stability. The new coach also packs a performance like never before with the VOLVO 11 litre engine with 370 HP. Another key feature is the steerable tag-axle for better road-handling and maneuverability.

A key feature of the VOLVO 9400PX is the VOLVO I-Shift Gearbox. This automatic gear changing system provides high drive & ride comfort, better fuel economy and in combination with VOLVO engine brake offers high braking power of 400 - 600 KW.

The VOLVO 9400PX enhances safety to a new level. VOLVO front Under-run protection (FUP) & Front Impact Protection (FIP) systems are implemented, which exceeds the European standard. A first from VOLVO, pushing the standards of safety in the country to new levels.

The VOLVO 9400 PX offers maximum availability with low maintenance, long service life and lowest fuel consumption, with the powerful VOLVO D11A engine, specially adapted for inter-city application. The in-line six-cylinder 11-litre engine with an overhead cam shaft, four valves per cylinder meets the BS-III emission standards. the engine's various functions are entirely controlled by VOLVO's EMS (Engine Management System), which contributes to low fuel consumption and low exhaust emissions. The D11A is available with powerful and efficient VOLVO Engine Brake (VEB) with braking power upto 265 KW providing a good vehicle control and reduced brake line wear especially on downhill drive. The EMS2 Engine Management System provides efficient and precise engine control by collecting data from several inputs on the engine and the vehicle, comparing with stored parameters, adjusting fuel quantity and injecting accordingly. The system communicates with the driver via a clear display on the instrument panel, providing real time diagnostic information of the vehicle. The instrument console has a simple and a logical design with convenient and easy to use controls.

Complementing the performance of D11A engine is VOLVO's unique I-Shift - intelligent 12-speed gear box with an automatic gear changing system that provides high drivability and ride comfort and excellent fuel economy. It comprises of a fast responding and flexible gear changing system supported by extremely powerful software with minimum interruption in torque delivery during changes and wide ratio span, a combination that offers impressive resources for high average speeds. Since the clutch function is regulated by the gear changing system there is no clutch pedal. The graphic program on the driver display shows the driving program selected, the available ratios up and down, the lever position and the selected gear. The gear selctor is ergonomically designed and placed on the side of the driver's seat and the changes are fully automated. Starting ratio is selected automatically in response to road gradient and gross vehicle weight. The gear level has no mechanical contact with the gearbox. By the level selection, gear changes can be fully automatic even when the cruise control is activated. The "Limp Home" function makes it possible to continue driving even if there is a fault with the transmission or teh clutch position sensor. It comes with an in-built hydraulic retarder.

The VOLVO 9400PX has an air intake placed above the engine to avoid the suction of road dust and water into the air filter. This helps in keeping the engine cleaner and reducing operational cost.

The fuel tank of the coach has a capacity of 540 ltrs - (540 x 1) with filling option on both sides.

The VOLVO 9400PX has 2 alternators with (150A x 2 alt) current capacity to meet the high load of electricity required for bus operation.

The new VOLVO PX suspension system enhances stability and comfort levels. The full air suspension ensures a smooth and comfortable ride. The Electronically Controlled Suspension (ECS) system provides extreme precise regulation of ride height. Each air spring assembly consists of a telescopic damper and an anti-roll bar is included in the rear and front suspension.

The VOLVO 9400PX has an integral hydraulic power assisted steering system. A distinct feature of the VOVLO 9400PX is the steerable-tag rear axle. The hydraulically steered tag axle provides vastly improved maneuverability, making it particularly useful in congested traffic conditions and winding stretches on highways. The steering geometry provides tuning radius of 11.7 mtr for a wheel base of 8.35 mtr.

The all new forged aluminium alloy wheels for tubeless tyres are capable of withstanding loads 400% more than the steel wheels without undergoing any deformation, therefore providing ultimate safety and security. They are 40% - 50% lighter than steel wheels and are 15% lighter than cast aluminium wheels. This gives more fuel economy and more payload capacity. Heat dissipation of aluminium is three times faster than steel wheels, therefore allowing long tyre life and brake performance.

Information Acknowledgements : VOLVO 9400PX B11R Official Brochure.

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VRL VOLVO B11R I-SHIFT 9400PX SEMI SLEEPER MULTIAXLE : KA25 AA 5269

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Interviewed by New Indian Express

On 3rd of September 2014, i was being interviewed by The New Indian Express Newspaper, in Belgaum (Karnataka) about my hobby of clicking and sharing pictures of Scania, VOLVO and Mercedes benz Buses. On 4th of September 2014, The New Indian Express shared my interview and thoughts about the same in their Belgaum edition. It was one of the most happiest moments in my life. I was happy that my hard work paid off with a good public support. Click on the above The New Indian Express Logo to read my interview.

Interviewed by Times of India

On 2nd June, 2015, I was being interviewed by Times of India Newspaper, in Belgaum (Karnataka), about my hobby and passion of clicking and sharing pics, and technical information on Scania, VOLVO and Mercedes Benz Buses, Trucks and other Heavy Commercial Vehicles. On 7th June 2015, Times of India Hubballi (Hubli) edition shared my interview. Being interviewed and focused into limelight for the second time, was a matter of great honor for me and for my passion. I was not only happy to see the good wishes coming in from my friends and my professors in college. But the enormous support from the people of transport and vehicle manufacturing industry in India and nice public support, have really inspired me to go ahead with my entrepreneur goals in life. Click on the above Times of India logo to read my interview.

Interviewed by Vijayavani Karnataka

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