The Electric Bus of Temsa was introduced to the President Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
MS. GÜLER SABANCI: “WE CAN SEE OUR BUSES WITH 100% TURKISH ENGINEERING ON THE ROADS OF FOUR CONTINENTS AND 66 COUNTRIES.”
The 6th Turkish Innovation and Entrepreneurship Week, organised by the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM) under the coordination of the Ministry of Economy, was finalised with the closing programme held at the İstanbul Convention Centre on Saturday, December 9th. Within the scope of the event, the MD9 electriCITY model electric bus manufactured by Temsa, one of the leading automobile companies of Turkey, was introduced to the President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, by Ms. Güler Sabancı, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sabancı Holding. Obtaining detailed information from the authorities about the vehicle whose software and design were fully developed by Turkish engineers, the President, Mr. Erdoğan, subsequently tested the performance of the bus on a route from the İstanbul Convention Centre in Harbiye to the Yıldız Palace in Beşiktaş. The President, Mr. Erdoğan, learnt that the total export of Temsa, ranked number four in the US market today, was close to 12,000 and congratulated those who had contributed to the project.
Making an evaluation of this issue, Ms. Güler Sabancı, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sabancı Holding, highlighted that they prioritised high technology in all their areas of activity, particularly in industry and noted, “The companies which invest in high technology and distinguish with innovation and R&D manage to make a difference. We are very pleased to see that Temsa is taking firm steps to become a global power with its intensive investments in this area over the recent period. We are proud of the fact that Temsa has now become a technology company manufacturing automobiles rather than an automobile company with a technology focus. Today, we can see our buses, with 100% Turkish engineering, on the roads of four continents and 66 countries. Temsa develops technology at world standards and adds new innovative products to its portfolio every passing day, for the sake of a cleaner world. As Sabancı of the New Generation, we will continue to be the leader of value added production which is also going to propel the Turkish economy at the global place it deserves in the upcoming period and contribute to the sustainable future of our country and the world through our environmentally-friendly investments with a technology focus.”
The Sabancı Group received three awards in the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Week
The Sabancı Group was deemed worthy of three awards in the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Week, organised by the Turkish Exporters Assembly. Within the scope of İnovalig Awards, Temsa Ulaşım Araçları, one of the companies of the Sabancı Group, received the first prize in the “Innovation Cycle” category, whereas Kordsa was granted third prize in the “Innovation Strategy” category. Furthermore, the Special Award of Open Innovation was given to Sabancı Holding within the scope of the TİM Special Innovation Awards.
ABOUT MD9 ELECTRICITY
It also reduces the noise pollution
Developed by Temsa in accordance with the needs of the transportation industry, MD9 electriCITY is electrically driven using sustainable energy instead of fossil fuels and also makes a great contribution to the reduction of noise pollution in cities with its silent system.
Standing out with its energy consumption, environmental awareness and efficiency characteristics, MD9 electriCITY can complete its route by way of short time charging at stops or terminals.
The design, software, component assembly and vehicle dynamics of the bus were fully developed by Temsa.
It has a range of 230 kilometres
With a capacity of 63 passengers, MD9 electriCITY provides the opportunity of quick passenger drop-off and pick-up thanks to its three doors.
There are about 300 moving parts in a vehicle driven by diesel fuel and this number reduces to 5 for an electrically driven vehicle.
With a range of 230 km with its 200kwh battery, this bus can be charged in 6 hours.
The local content level of the bus is currently at 60 percent and it is planned to increase it to 98 percent upon the commencement of production of the battery, engine and axles in Turkey in 2020.