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"GAZ group" plans to launch a pilot batch of electric vehicles on the basis of "Gazelle NEXT". The first batch will go for operation to the customer in Moscow in the 2-3 quarter of this year, told trend today. TASS the head of the competence center "Concept of product" joint engineering centre (JRC) of "GAZ Group" Eugene Sudarsky.

According to him, the vehicle "Gazelle NEXT" is being tested. The automaker is also testing electroplaters on the basis of the bus "LiAZ". "This year we are sending electric vehicles "Gazelle NEXT" in Moscow on running to the end consumer," he said.





As noted Sudarsky, the first electric vehicles on the basis of "Gazelle NEXT" will get a energy company. "This is a special laboratory for the operation, maintenance and departure of an emergency electric networks of Moscow. This is a real operation instead of cars on a usual internal combustion engine (petrol or diesel). Will work real certified electric cars," — said the Agency interlocutor.

The technology of the future

He added that "GAZ Group" is currently very actively moving forward in all segments of commercial vehicles, including in the development of unmanned vehicles, "and is on the verge of a technological breakthrough."

"The technology of the future require a big investment that we cannot afford at the exorbitant cost of credit and the fall in the market, which occurs the last 2 years. If our development of unmanned vehicles will receive support from the state, we can quickly introduce these technologies into production," he said.

"GAZ group" in the next 2-3 years to equip its models systems active driver assistance adaptive cruise control, warning lane, read signs, which will be an important step in the implementation of drone technology, said Sudarsky.

According to him, "GAZ Group" is currently engaged in self-development in all segments of commercial vehicles. It is possible to allocate two directions in drone technology, over which both are active systems active driver assistance (adaptive cruise control, warning lane, reading signs) and vehicle without a driver.

"We are ready to introduce into its range of active driver assistance in the next 2-3 years. Refers to light commercial vehicles (Gazelle), buses of different sizes ("GAZ", "PAZ", "LiAZ") and trucks (Ural) is a closer prospect. A more distant prospect — a vehicle without a driver. Their mass production for use in real conditions will be possible around 2030. We have all the necessary expertise and competence. But for the introduction of these technologies need state support", — said the expert.





Currently, the company is already testing and conducts testing of unmanned technology and cars. "We have tested the bus "LiAZ" with 180 driver assistance features and the operator who monitors his movements. The bus itself diagnose, tells about the limitations of speed, positioning, helps with navigation. For example, he applies the emergency brake when suddenly appeared obstacle, signals the departure from the lane," said Sudarsky, adding that the bus passes trial operation.

"Group GAZ" — the largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles in Russia. It produces light and medium commercial vehicles, buses, heavy trucks, passenger cars, powertrains and automotive components. It unites 13 enterprises in eight regions of Russia. Is more than 50% of the light commercial vehicles segment and about 65% of the bus segment. The main shareholder of the company the machine — building holding "Russian machines", part of industrial group "Basic Element". The headquarters of "GAZ Group" in Nizhniy Novgorod. published

 

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