Biswajit SVM Chaser

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.

Telsang Travels Belgaum is introducing its Ashok Leyland Veera 2x1 AC Sleepers very soon on the following routes :

Belgaum - Bangalore
Belgaum - Mumbai
Belgaum - Pune

Amenities inside the bus include :

Complimentary Mineral Water Bottles
Pillow and Blankets
On-Board entertainment : Individual LCDs on each berth
Wi-Fi Internet Connectivity

For online booking and information log in : http://www.telsangtravels.in/

Official Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/telsangtravelsbelgaum

Here are some pics of Telsang Ashok Leyland Veera 2x1 AC Sleeper coach :

TELSANG 2x1 AC SLEEPER COACH BELGAUM

Lubrication is very important when it comes to service and maintenance of the truck. Vehicle components such as the engine, gearbox, rear axles etc must be lubricated with either oil or grease.

VOLVO FH 520 HP TRUCK FROM COAST LINERS

Oils

For components that are lubricated with oil, the grade, viscosity and service interval are very important. The type of oil to be used for a specific component depends on the oil's grade and viscosity. This information can be found on the container and / or on the oil's product information sheet. When a specific part number is recommended, the part will always have the correct grade and viscosity for the purpose.

Synthetic Oil

Synthetic Oil is being used increasingly for the lubrication of vehicles. The raw material for these oils is the same as for mineral based oils, raw oil but the manufacturing processes are rather different. As a rule, synthetic oil has better temperature stability and cold properties but its friction properties sometimes result in sycnhronisation faults. Synthetic oil can also have a negative effect on sealing materials. It is therefore important that approved synthetic oil is used.

A synthetic oil is not necessarily better than a mineral oil. This is however a common misunderstanding and extended oil replacement intervals are therefore assumed. The service interval recommended by VOLVO apply irrespective of whether the oil is mineral based or synthetic.

Grade

A large number of grade designations are used. Different oil types have different grade designations.

Viscosity

Viscosity is a very important property in an oil. It is a measure of the runability of the oil, which effects the thickness of the oil film and fuel consumption. The ambient temperature in the area where the truck is used, determines which viscosity is recommended.

There are two systems, called SAE viscosity grade classifications, which divide oils into viscosity grades (such as SAE 10W, SAE 80W-90 etc).

Engine oils and transmission oils belong to two different systems. It is therefore always important to know within which system the viscosity grade is specified.

For example, engine oil with a viscosity grade SAE 40 has approximately the same viscosity as transmission oil with the viscosity grade SAE 90. However, in both systems, a higher number indicates a higher viscosity.

Service Interval

When it has been decided which oil should be used (i.e, the quality and viscosity are known), the recommended service interval is fixed.

Grease

For components that are lubricated with grease, the grease type and service intervals are very important. The type of grease to be used for a particular component is given under each component respectively. The information can be found on the grease container and / or on the grease's product information sheet.

In some cases, using grease with a particular VOLVO part is recommended. If this grease is used, the correct type is automatically obtained.

Grease Types

Type of grease is determined by a number of different properties, for example

Type of thickner, which can be lithium, lithium complex, polymer or clay
Grease consistency, specified by the NLGI number
The prsence of EP additives
The occurence of solid lubricants, such as graphite, copper or molybdenum sulphide

Excerpts and information Source : VOLVO FH / FM Manual

Following are some hints for driving a VOLVO FH / FM truck economically

VOLVO FH 520 HP TRUCK FROM COAST LINERS

The driver is the most important link in the chain for obtaining the best total economy

Warm up the engine as quickly as possible. A warm engine and transmission use less fuel than if they are cold (and also wear less).
Use the accelerator sensibly and change gears correctly. Jerky driving and incorrect use of gearbox give considerably higher fuel consumption.
Do not pump the accelerator. This increases fuel consumption without increasing speed.
Use as high a gear as possible. When the required speed has been attained. Keep the revolutions within the lower half of the green area.
Cruise control, should be correctly used. The cruise control if used in hilly areas can increase fuel consumption however.
High speeds use a lot of fuel, partly because air drag increases sharply as speed rises. Strong side and head winds increase fuel consumption.
Drive with the engine speed low down late. Use the maximum engine power on upgrades and allow the engine speed to decrease to the lowest part of the green area before changing down. It is specially important to let the D16 engine work at low rpm since it has very high torque at low engine speeds. Let the engine pull, it can manage.
When you drive with a light load, excessive gear changing increases fuel consumption.
Use good roads!! If possible, avoid poor roads and roads with many hills. Plan your driving carefully. Do not drive so that the energy used for acceleration is wasted by braking again. Use down hill sections by completely releasing the accelerator. Use the momentum of the vehicle when road conditions allow you to do so.
Engine Braking - In gentle downgrades, the engine brake could brake too much and thus give an unwanted effect. To obtain the best fuel consumption such "unncessary" braking should be avoided. Please note that there is a middle position on the accelerator which neither gives engine power nor engine braking.
Choose tyres carefully. Radial tyres have lower rolling resistance. The correct tyre pressure reduces friction and wears the tyres less.
Check the front wheel allignment regularly and axle angles on both the tractor and the trailer. The correct values always give lower rolling resistance and lower fuel consumption.
Do not use a higher canopy than necessary. Always tension the canopy and tarpaulins tightly. Also keep a watch at the advertising signs, roof racks etc and maintain safe height.
VOLVO's spoiler package gives lower fuel consumption if it is correctly adjusted.
Correct maintenance keeps the truck in good trim which keeps fuel consumption down.

Excerpts and information source : VOLVO FH / FM manual

Norway's Trysil ski resort recently played host to the Scania Winter test event. Over the course of five weeks, 1300 customers and 80 international journalists got the chance to view a wide range of vehicles and put them to test under near arctic conditions.

Scania Winter 2015 saw a wide range of common and unsual vehicles. These included : snow ploughs, long-haulage trucks, heavy-haulage tractors, tippers, Crew Cab fire fighter, Off-Road Vehicles and Tipper Semi Trailers.

Excerpts and Video Source : Scania

SAP Ambition Express TATA DIVO 11TS is in Belgaum here for a day's event on 3rd March 2015 at Belgaum Chamber of Commerce (BCC), Khanapur Road, Udyambag, Belgaum

Here are some pics of the bus parked inside Hotel Ramdev, Nehrunagar, Belgaum

SAP AMBITION EXPRESS TATA DIVO 11TS

SRS VOLVO B9R Multiaxle KA01 AC 3332 doing Belgaum - Bangalore at Belgaum SRS Parking :

SRS VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE : KA01 AC 3332

VOLVO mechanic, in Belgaum Farooq posing with the SRS VOLVO B9R Multiaxle

SRS VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE : KA01 AC 3332

SRS Ashley AC Sleeper KA42 9098 doing Belgaum - Bangalore. Its one of the punctual on Bangalore route from Belgaum.

Many positive feedbacks about this service from passengers

SRS ASHLEY AC SLEEPER : KA42 9098

SRS VOLVO B9R Multiaxle Semi Sleeper KA01 AB 4583 doing Jalore - Bangalore at Belgaum for a drop

SRS VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER : KA01 AB 4583

VRL VOLVO B9R Multiaxle KA25 C 9704 at a drop in Belgaum (Karnataka), India .

VRL VOLVO B9R MULTIAXLE SEMI SLEEPER : KA25 C 9704

Pics of PAULO VOLVO B7R Mark 1 Sleeper at Belgaum (Karnataka), India

PAULO HOLIDAY MAKERS VOLVO B7R MARK 1 SLEEPER

MAN Kamiony / Truck - Maszonski Logistics

Pic Courtesy - Respective Owners

MAN KAMIONY / TRUCK : MASZONSKI LOGISTICS

Mercedes benz Actros Kamoiny / Truck

Pic Courtesy : Respective Owners

MERCEDES BENZ ACTROS KAMIONY / TRUCK

MAN Kamiony / Truck - Profi Drive

Pic Courtesy : Respective Owners

MAN KAMIONY / TRUCK : PROFI DRIVE

A Scania R 420 belonging to Yusen Logistics

Pic Courtesy : Respective Owners

SCANIA R 420 : YUSEN LOGISTICS

Scania R 730 Black Amber

Pic Courtesy : Respective Owners

SCANIA R 730 BLACK AMBER

Scania - Saleo Love - a beautifully lit truck in Europe

Pic Courtesy : Respective Owners

SCANIA KAMIONY / TRUCK PULLER - SALEO LOVE

A beautiful VOLVO FH 750 HP Kamiony / Truck cruising on highways in Europe

Pic Courtesy : Respective Owners

VOLVO FH 750 HP

China is the world's largest contributor of CO2 emissions, but the nation is taking steps to transform to a low carbon economy. The government has instituted a CO2 emission peak for the year 2030. "VOLVO actually lead their relative sector to bring solutions that will transform not only their own business but the entire economy," says Lo Sze Ping, WWF China CEO.

Excerpts and Video : VOLVO

Canada, Finland, Norway and Russia all own Scania waxing Trailers. Sweden and Norway are already on their second - generation trailers.

Compared to the previous small waxing sheds with nearly non-existing ventilation of chemical fumes from waxing, the trailers have significantly improved health for waxing technicians.

The trailers have advanced ventilation systems and in the Swedish trailer air circulates at an impressive rate of 800 litres per second. Work Stations are ergonomic with tables that can be adjusted in height for comfort.

Excerpts and Video : Scania

Here it is first pic of Telsang Travels 2x1 AC Sleeper at Veera, Bangalore

Pic Courtesy : Telsang Travels Belgaum

TELSANG TRAVELS 2x1 AC SLEEPER BELGAUM

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

Vijayavani is a part of the prestigious VRL group of Karnataka, which has VRL Travels also a part of its empire. My passionate story of my passion for Buses and Heavy Commercial Vehicles was well written by Vijayavani and i would like to thank them from my core of my heart for highlighting me and keeping my story in front of people. My story getting published in Kannada is a matter of happiness for me. Reaching to the public of State of Karnataka is a great joy for me, as i feel its the State of Karnataka - the land of VOLVO and Scania which have helped me to stand on my foot with success and so much of support from general public. Click on the above logo to read my interview to Vijayavani