Prospects of GAZ Group

GAZ group at COMTRANS 2017 held a large press conference on the prospects

One of the main exhibitors of the exhibition COMTRANS-2017 was the GAZ Group, the presentation of which was held by the President V. Sorokin. GAZ group with headquarters in Nizhny Novgorod today acts as the leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles in the Russian Federation and includes the following divisions: "Light commercial and passenger cars", "Trucks", "Bus", "powertrains" and "automotive Components". It consists of 13 plants in 8 regions of the Russian Federation. Directly work in the company today 42 thousand employees, and in related industries, it creates about 400 thousand jobs.

The export of products of GAZ Group consistently from 2013 to 2016 has expanded the geography of deliveries from 23 to 46 countries, and in 2017 the company plans to expand deliveries in 51 country of the world.

GAZ Group firmly holds the national market

On the Russian market for the first half of 2017 GAZ Group is in the segment of LCV vehicle models 74% (76% for the same period last year), at tsmf, respectively, 35% vs 31%, but especially notable is the growth in minibuses is 44% against 36%. In segment MCV (srednetonnazhnye) its share is 71% compared to 70% a year earlier. Thus, responsible for these segments of AZ GAZ (Gorky automobile plant) actually regained at the expense of the NEXT family strong leadership in these important market segments like vans and minibuses, where previously its products (the"BUSINESS Gazelle") has given way to serious cars. In the segments of the same side and van LCV and MCV its de facto monopoly and so are not threatened. However, to stop a Group of gas the not going and continues to expand the range of models.

In the segment of civil heavy AWD trucks (classes E-17-21, vol.E. total weight of 17-21 tonnes) the group's share of the GAS (products of the Ural) is in the first half of 2017 39% against 36% a year earlier, also due to the updates of the model range and expand the large-scale production of the Ural NEXT. By the way, power unit GAS Group occupies 32% (34%) in the segment of heavy engines, 38% (22%) in the segment of medium-sized engines and 37% (36%) fuel systems.

In a socially significant segment of the buses the group's share of natural GAS reached absolute 100% (99%) for front-engined models of buses (GAZ and PAZ), on city buses – 64% (45%), and in the long distance segment in 2017 will be close to 56% (52%).

New GAZ Group

At the exhibition COMTRANS-2017 held in the complex "Crocus Expo" GAZ Group presented the following novelties: reinforced flatbed truck "GAZelle NEXT", total weight 4.6 t, unified with him on the chassis of the 20-seater minibus "GAZelle NEXT" with a / t medium-duty truck "Lawn NEXT" full weight 10 tons, all-road dump truck and semi-truck "Ural NEXT" with the wheel formula 6x4, and RHD version of the on-Board truck Ural NEXT.

 

For this reason, by the way, Vladimir Sorokin said that today about 40% of the cars in the world that is RHD and the GAZ Group, you should not stay away from prospective markets of the countries with left-hand traffic. 

In the segment of buses of GAZ Group introduced the first domestic electric citibus A68R5E "Vakhtan" (named after the river and the village in the Nizhny Novgorod region) on the basis of the perspective frame of the bus with a low entrance "GAZelle NEXT" A65, shown at last year's Busworid-2016.

In addition, was shown a small bus Vector NEXT "Accessible Environment", the CURSOR midibus Low Entry and new long-distance Cruise liner.

The stages of development of a line of light commercial vehicles GAZ

In the LCV segment AZ GAS consistently develops a model ruler from the base side, the GAZelle NEXT, 2013 on through vans (tsmf) for the 2015-2016 capacity 11-13. 5 m³ and, accordingly, minibuses on the basis of their passenger capacity 13-17-19 seats to the current serial novelty 2017 – enhanced "GAZelle NEXT 4.6t" GVW of 4.6 tonnes, while the proposed in-flight performance. 

In the short term will be presented tsmf "NEXT Van" in volume of 15.5 m³ and 20-seater minibus "NEXT Bus", and at the exhibition it was shown not with a 6-speed manual gearbox, as the truck, and with "automatic" produced by Punch.

In the course of modernization of "GAZelle NEXT 4.6 t" received as standard equipment a new frame with a longer wheelbase, new reinforced rear axle, disc brakes on all wheels, extended side platform, respectively, the opportunity to apply for tsmf elongated body with a wider center spacer, in addition, the van offers a rear air suspension (optional on tsmf and a flatbed truck).

However, the release of tsmf and buses with low entrance on the basis of "GAZelle NEXT 4.6 t" is only in 2018-2019. Now GAZ Group is going to practice a modular approach to the use of aggregates in the framework of the strategy LCV Powertrain, according to which promising light series (presumably "Sobol NEXT") total weight 2.8 t gets the weak 5-speed manual gearbox designed for MCM 250 N·m, the average polutoratonny series with GVW 3.5 t, respectively, already equipped with a 5-speed manual gearbox under 330 N·m, and in term 6-speed manual gearbox under 460 N·m or automatic Punch. These types of transmissions intended for the NEXT version of 4.6 t.

Engines for lots of "GAZelle NEXT" with GVW of 2.8 and 3.5 t are, respectively, a petrol 2.7-litre turbo EvoTech or Cummins ISF2.8 and Volkswagen 2.0 TDI. By the way, the contract for the supply of such modern motors recently signed by GAZ Group and Volkswagen AG. The share of heavier GVW series 4.6 t will as usual Cummins turbodiesel, Volkswagen and more powerful iterations BiTurbo.

The stages of development of a line of medium-duty trucks GAZ

The range of light srednetonnazhnye (LDT) Gazon NEXT is developing the following chain: from the basic version 2014-2015 total weight 8.7 t (including the "Lawn NEXT City") to versions with more lifting the front and rear axles based on which in 2016-2017 created by bus Vector Next is 7.5 m and the truck "Lawn NEXT 10t", and in 2018-2020 with the development of new, more powerful frame and the new rear axle will appear elongated bus Vector Next 8.8 m and the truck "Lawn NEXT 12t", and semi-truck "Lawn NEXT 16t".

New "10-ton" truck "Lawn NEXT" differs from the basic model reinforced frame and extending to 5.15 m wheel base, as well as increased side platform (including Europlatforms) and the front and back pendants of type Vector NEXT. The power plant got series diesel YAMZ-534 with increased to 170 HP and 664 ΜM N·m with the engine brake, and manual transmission with cable-drive.

In 2018 it is planned the release of a shortened version under specialservice that given the increased duty chassis is exactly meant to replace ones outdated and generally very worn chassis ZIL, which nevertheless remain in force demand is sufficient mass in the Park of the country. About the focus the Gas on this capacious market segment V. Sorokin for the first time stated with certainty. In principle, this approach can only be welcomed, especially in terms of import substitution, because otherwise a segment of srednetonnazhnye total weight of 9-12 tons (payload 5-7 ton) just go under cars. And bonnet scheme here is exactly the advantage rather than a disadvantage. Accordingly, the modular principle of recruitment Powertrain LDT adopted by the Group and GAS here on base "Lawn NEXT" (p. M. 8.7 t) are 5 - and 6-speed manual gearbox designed for MCM, respectively, 490 and 600 N·m in combination with a diesel engine JAMZ-534 or gas-diesel YAMZ-534 CNG in iterations 150 and 170 HP On the "Lawn NEXT" (p. M. 10 t), except for the same 5 - and 6-speed manual gearbox, include the installation also automatic under 800 ΜM N·m. Accordingly, it is only used a 170-horsepower version of YAMZ-534. Promising "Lawn NEXT" (p. M. 12 t) contains only 6-speed manual gearbox or automatic transmission and YAMZ-534 engine boosted to 210 HP

Such a high intra-harmonization would reduce the cost of the cars themselves, and to facilitate and reduce the cost of service and operation by individual owners, and trucking companies. In addition, for manufacturers of special superstructures will be able to more fully fulfill the diverse requirements of the clients. Thus, this GAS is "de facto" becomes the ideological successor of the defunct ZIL.

The stages of development of a line of heavy trucks "Ural" 

In the segment of heavy trucks (HCV) range of models AZ Ural develops as follows: from the base truck and chassis Ural NEXT launched in 2015-2016 in the wheel formula 6x6 and 4x4 vehicles with diesel engines and gas diesel engines YAMZ; in 2017, added a version with a double cabin and RHD, and 2018-2019 planned development of universal road (Mix-usage) subfamily consisting of a truck tractor T25.422 under a 44-ton truck and 16 ton dump truck C25.330 wheel formula 6x4.

A distinctive feature of the latest series of Mix-usage is the possibility of operation with a payload up to 18 tons when operating outside of public roads in excess of the permitted axle load (load on ordinary roads and 14.5–16 t).

The rear truck is made with a spring-balance suspension (semi-elliptic leaf springs), which provide load to 20 tons and the maximum possible articulation of the bridges when riding over bumps. In the drive MKP ZF applied cable with amplifier type serva shift.

In addition, STT-2017 in June, has shown new civic chassis Ural-9593 with the wheel formula 8x8 full weight 41-44 t, the first model on the new platform E44. The chassis is designed for installation of various process plants with weight 28,1–31,1 so This platform will be replacing the outdated series of Ural-M 5323/ 5423.

The stages of development of a line of small buses

Small electric bus A68E5 "Tinda" is designed for 16 passengers (13 seats or 10 seats and wheelchair). The range on a single charge – up to 100 km. Motor Siemens with a nominal capacity of 63 kW can be momentarily "to musterbate" up to 98 kW. MICRONS in the range 160/300 N·m.

In low-floor interior has space for wheelchairs

As you know from 2017, the whole bus line of GAZ Group received a single trading brand "GAZ", although, as before, each size buses are produced at the same plants. Thus, the Groove will continue issuing so-called "commercial buses" – introduced PAZ-3204 and Vector NEXT, which in 2017 received a performance of "Accessible environment" and automatic transmission. So, NEXT Vector 7.7 m proposed at COMTRANS 17 in versions for public and commercial transport – with a rear double door and storage space with fasteners for wheelchairs (52 total locations, of which 17 to 19 are sedentary, plus one for wheelchair users), and also in a version for long-distance and corporate transportation with single rear emergency door (41 of which 25+1 seats).

By the way, a year earlier at the exhibition Busworld 2016 was shown 26 seats (25 seats for students and one for the assistant) school bus NEXT Vector with the maximum speed of 60 km/h, high seats with integrated headrests, departing footstep of the main passenger doors and shelves, designed to carry schoolbags and so on. Of course, in addition to the specific yellow color, school bus equipped with all the put color and graphic paraphernalia.

For the urban version of the "Accessible environment" proposed equipment air conditioning, sprinkler system, tinted glass or double-glazed, painted in colors of the customer, digital tachograph, CCTV and DVR, electronic researchsatellite system "Speaking city", navigation or GLONASS satellite navigation system GLONASS/GPS, and emergency system ERA-GLONASS.

For trunk version additionally has different options for seats, Luggage racks, but specific equipment for urban transportation, in addition to electronic rasoazanany, of course not. The engine YMZ-53443 (with recirculation system EGR) with a capacity of 150 HP and 490 ΜM N·m complies with environmental class Euro-5 and is aggregated with 5-speed manual gearbox GAS C40R13.&For the urban version of the "Accessible environment" is provided and more powerful 169-horsepower (ΜM 597 N·m) diesel YAMZ-53423 aggregated with 6-speed automatic transmission Allison 2100.

In 2018 the market will display a larger version of the NEXT Vector with a length of 7.1 meters (unified on the chassis with the "Lawn NEXT 10t"), and in 2019 – the NEXT Vector with a length of 8.5–8.8 meters (unified perspective "Lawn NEXT 12t").  At the same time within the lineup NEXT Vector will appear shortened to 7.1 meter version (similar to the current PAZ-3203).

The stages of development of a line of city buses

For "urban buses" LIAZ responds that in 2017 and brought to market a new version of LIAZ-429260LE KURSOR Low Entry with a length of 9.5 meters (in addition to early versions of Low Floor), in addition, equipped with (optional) multiplex control system.

Equipment of this bus generally corresponds to the smaller model NEXT Vector, with the exception of the optional Autonomous fluid heater SPHEROS Thermo E 200 and the Seating capacity is 68 seats (27 seated, plus space for wheelchairs) or 75 persons (27 seated). Accordingly, the side doors can be two or three.

Engine YAMZ-53403 back arrangement develops 210 HP and 780 N·m. it is Aggregated with a choice of "automatic" T2100 Allison or ZF 6AP-1000B. Further planned reduction in the cost of the bus due to a design change and the aggregate base. In 2019 it is planned to market the city bus with the engine of Euro-6.

The big project of the urban electric bus

Already in 2018, the commercial market will be serial a 12.4-metre electric bus LIAZ-6274 sample 2016 (a further development of the pilot model 2013) with Autonomous power reserve on a single charge up to 90 km and 200 km, subject to recharge at the last stop, which allows the optimal daily mileage on the route is about 220 km. In cooperation with the "Mosgortrans", the bus went in the first half of 2017 test of "winter-spring-summer" on the real capital route with passengers in two-shift regime (January-July), and the total mileage for the test period exceeded 13 400 km. Daily mileage was increased to 220 km (9 flights on the route M2). Motor Siemens – 160-kilowatt MICRONS with 1020 N·m. the battery with a capacity of 130 kWh type lithium-manganese (NMC) or lithium titanate (LTO) is designed for service life up to 10 000 cycles charge-discharge and charge for 4-6 hours in slow charge (bus bays) or for 30-60 minutes at a fast (for end stops) through the "pistol" external charging device with a capacity of 150 kW or additional internal recharge. Passenger capacity of bus is depending on the plan from 75 to 90 seats (27-22 sessile and 1-3 places for wheelchairs). Is air conditioned with a capacity of 30 kW, and for the cold time of the year – four Autonomous liquid heater. The power steering is powered by electric drive, pneumatic dual-circuit brakes (axes) with ABS and EBS, the screw compressor is also electric. In the future, in 2018 the bus intend to upgrade to the optimum annual mileage of 350 km due to the use of E-bridge and ultra fast (20 minutes, plus 10 minutes extra) charge via the pantograph, which will provide a mileage per charge is 50 km away. the Bus should be integrated into a single model range with GAS buses.

The stages of development of a line of coaches

The development of coaches GAZ Group is expected from the current updated in 2017 for the world Cup in football top models Cruise with the new exterior cladding and "aquarium" side glazing increased to 51 passenger capacity, more capacious Luggage compartment with new rear doors and hatches, safety systems ADAS for MIDI bus of new generation New Voyage length of 9 meters, followed in 2019 should be followed by a great long-distance Voyage New length of 11-13 meters, the estimated units of Gas. Updated Cruise on Scania chassis fitted with inline six-cylinder Scania turbo diesel ВС13 113 with PDE-injection system and the ESM system engine control. The capacity of the liner – 47, 49 or 51 seats depending on the configuration of the toilets, kitchen and refrigerator. The liner is equipped with systems ABS, ESP, ASR, EBD, BA, ARP, and a driver assistance system ADAS, Wi-Fi access and individual USB ports for each passenger seat. Of course, provided audio and video systems for passengers. For the disabled may provide a lift for wheelchairs. The driver can be given a bunk.

The development of the line of buses to CNG

GAZ group has set itself the goal to maximize the range of buses on compressed natural gas methane (CNG). Gas buses are produced on the basis of virtually all models of commercial, urban and interurban manufacturers GAZ Group (GAZ, PAZ, KAVZ and LIAZ) and equipped with a gas engine versions EvoTech UMZ, YAMZ-534 E-5 CNG YAMZ-536 E-5 CNG.

The objectives for this segment, GAZ reckons providing world-class quality, improving operational efficiencies and cost savings in fuel, as well as the localization of components of gas supply systems at enterprises of the Russian Federation. The security system includes three levels of protection: the leakage of gas from the pressure boosting and fire protection. According to calculations marketers Group GAS, the payback period for LPG CNG does not exceed 2.5–3 years. Federal co-financing (in the framework of the state program of encouraging the use of natural gas fuel) makes it possible to reduce the cost of the bus at ₽of 1.5–2.8 million

The development of the product line Powertrain  

In the field of engine GAZ Group consistently develops Powertrain program, designed for implementation in 2016-2017 medium gas engines YMZ-530 CNG; in 2018 – heavy diesel engines of YAMZ-658 (V8) increased to 530 L.S. power, the release of the Common Rail system under pressure up to 2,000 bar and injection pump for Euro-5 and Euro-6; in 2019 – upgrade series YAMZ-534/-536 power 130-330 HP to the level of Euro 6  (including version CNG), as well as the creation of fuel equipment for diesel engines up to 2000 HP

In 2020 it is envisaged the creation of a new generation of diesel engines YAMZ-770 capacity 360-500 HP environmental class Euro-5 and Euro-6 and 9-speed manual gearbox JAMZ-1309, calculated in MICRONS 130 kg·m. the Latest family of inline six-cylinder diesel engines YAMZ-770 (working volume of 12.42 l, 360-550 HP, 1700-2500 N·m) with a service life of 1 million km, designed to be used on trucks of brands of Ural, MAZ and MZKT, dump trucks BelAZ, harvesters and tractors PCM, GSM and PTZ. In addition, the application of YAMZ-770 in diesel generator installations, railway transport courts. The annual output should be about 8-10 thousand A series of these diesel engines has a high degree of localization.

A new line of off-road and all-terrain vehicles GAZ-Trophy      

The exhibition COMTRANS-2017 GAZ Group also showed three models of the new range of all-terrain vehicles, which according to V. Sorokin, decided to give its own brand "GAS Trophy".

Among the models was expedition 7 seater car "Vepr NEXT" pickup with a double row 7-seater cabin "Sadko NEXT" and amphibious 10 seater vehicle on the tires "Sobol Rover".

In addition, was shown serial utility cargo vehicle "Sobol Farmer" crew cab, metal bumper, a new instrument panel and off-road tires.

In a further development of the model range of "GAZ-Trophy" involves the creation of series pickups and expedition vans "Sobol NEXT", as well as the similar purpose severe models of "Ural NEXT". Under the new sub-brand intends to sell the tracked articulated all-terrain vehicle GAZ-3344, produced by Zavolzhsky factory of caterpillar tractors.

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