The Tata Prima LNG showcased its range of tippers. These aim at providing competitive and lower Total Cost of Operations. The target is to take a step towards making India’s construction trucks cleaner and enabling a greener future. Tata Prima G.35K gets the fuel-efficient Cummins 6.7L gas engine capable of generating 280HP and 1100Nm.
These trucks also get superior and comfortable Prima cabins with multiple body options meeting the requirement of varied applications and customer needs. Tata Motors has configured the trucks on a modular architecture. These trucks further get enhanced value additions through multiple features towards performance, safety and comfort. LNG fuel ensures continuous operation of the trucks thus providing a long range between fuel fillings.
Tata Prima G.35K gets the Multi-information cluster. This includes an advanced infotainment system – a 7″ infotainment screen with a touch screen, Bluetooth compatibility & auxiliary connect support. Phone mirroring ensures easy navigation with saved maps and flexibility for usage in remote locations. Tata Motors is also offering mobile pairing & compatibility enabling attending calls, reading SMS and playing videos. The equipped elegant steering wheel with controls helps to navigate the infotainment system. It also gets paired phone functions for convenience controlling etc. The truck benefits from projector headlamps with DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) with integrated cornering lamps. It also gets enhanced day & night running illumination with best-in-class front headlamps.
The LED Fog lamps ensure to cater to extreme rainy and winter seasons, and different terrain driving conditions. The Safety Lamps like LED side repeater, door ajar & pedal lamps add to the safety. The truck also gets Hill Start Aid (HSA) for the driver’s convenience. This provides automatic roll brake functions allowing the driver to comfortably start uphill by preventing the vehicle from rolling backwards. Active Traction Control (ATC) ensures better drivability on slippery surfaces. The equipped ‘Fleet Edge’ Advanced telematics solutions with Prognostics, preventive maintenance solutions, and energy mode switch with connected solutions like ‘over the air’ calibration.
Another key feature is the Option of Electronic Stability Control (ESC). This system automatically intervenes where vehicle stability enters a critical area, improves directional stability, and mitigates rollover by reducing the speed. The Driver Monitoring System (DMS) alerts the driver when it detects the driver feeling drowsy and distracted. The Option of a Collision Mitigation System (CMS) helps to mitigate a high-speed crash and increases safety thus avoiding collisions and reducing accidents. Option of Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) – Camera-based warning system helps in keeping the vehicle to stay in the lane.
Other key features include Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Truck Unitised Bearing, Low-resistance tubeless tires and a Washable moulded cabin interior.
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