Turkey : Turkey is entering a developed and produced Ecotorq city buses – Spokesman Newspaper

Ford Otosan by implemented with an investment of over $ 100 million and produced the first and only truck engine developed from scratch in Turkey, which Ecotorq engine family no longer being used in city buses. Developed by Turkish engineers and Ford Cargo truck currently used in 100 percent of domestic first engine will be used in the coming days in the city buses produced by Otokar in Turkey.

GENERATORS READY

Ford Otosan Engine Development Manager Bertan Bayram this important development as the first, “Turkey’s first and only domestic Ecotorq bus engine, to power buses to the cities,” he announced. Serhan Turfan, Vice President of Ford Otosan and Vice President of Ford Trucks, said, “Yes, we have made the Ecotorq engine ready for use in industrial areas. We prepared the first as generator engines. Teksan launched the Ford motorized generator series to the market. ”

Bertan Bayram, Ford Otosan Engine Development Manager

COOPERATION WITH OTOKAR

Noting that they are also working for buses, Turfan said that they cooperate with Otokar in this regard. Otokar currently offers a wide range of city buses, ranging from 7 meters to 18.75 meters, for public buses and private businesses for municipalities. these vehicles produced in Turkey no longer being used by the indigenous engine, it will increase the local content.

Otokar General Manager Serdar Görgüç said, “A very good development for our sector, good luck”.