The first trolleybus manufactured by NEFAZ, a subsidiary of KAMAZ in Bashkiria, was presented in Ufa.
The new trolleybus is a joint project of NEFAZ and the Ufa Tram and Trolleybus Plant (UTTZ). A robust frame body equipped with a reliable undercarriage and steering control is made at the Neftekamsk Automotive Plant, while its electrical equipment is installed by the UTTZ.
The trolleybuses jointly manufactured by NEFAZ and UTTZ differ from models already existing in the Russian market both in consumer properties and in price, which is an important criterion in their favour. The new mid-floor trolleybus is several million roubles cheaper than the existing models in Russia, so there is a good opportunity to retrofit trolleybus parks in Ufa and other cities for less money.
To date, there is a standing order for 80 trolleybuses. The new vehicles are of foremost interest in the regions of Central Russia. The trolleybus will appear in the streets of Ufa after passing the certification. It is planned that the residents of the Bashkir capital can assess the new NEFAZ-based vehicle at work as early as this August.