The Slovak Armed Forces completed an initial phase of testing with the VYVOJ Martin joint stock company’s new Tatrapan 8×8 Container Carrier (CC) truck jointly with the manufacturer in late November.
The company began development of the 8×8 Tatrapan in 2009 using private company funding, but closely targeting the Slovak Armed Forces’ MOKYS communication system programme.
Construction began at the company’s headquarters in Martin in early 2012, with developer and builder trials in January 2013, and the final prototype design is a universal armoured platform capable of carrying ISO-1C and ISO-1D containers across all terrain types in a combat environment, according to VYVOJ Martin.
It is based on a Tatra T815-7 four-axle chassis, which is bought directly from the Czech manufacturer and outfitted with an armoured cab, container interfaces and handling system by VYVOJ Martin.
http://www.janes.com/article/31211/slovakia-trials-new-tatrapan-armoured-container-carrier-vehicle
January 4th, 2014
NEW DELHI: After months of deliberation, the CBI is set to close the General V K Singh bribery case as “no substantial evidence was found to prove the allegations that Lt Gen (retd) Tejinder Singh had offered him a bribe of Rs 14 crore for clearing a tranche of Tatra trucks”. Sources said a closure report would be filed in court in January.
CBI had examined the CD provided by V K Singh, visitors’ register of defence ministry and questioned several persons to ascertain the bribery charge but officials said “prosecutable evidence could not be found against Tejinder Singh”.
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Also: http://www.defenseworld.net/news/9718/India_Closes_Bribery_Cases_Against_IAI__Tatra__Hope_For_AW__Denel__Rheinmetall#.Ur6×7VvuLcc
December 28th, 2013
NEW DELHI: Tatra trucks, over which there was a controversy, are likely to make a comeback into the Indian armed forces as the government is now planning to procure the vehicles directly from the company manufacturing them instead of buying through agent firms. Full story
December 27th, 2013
At this year’s Agritechnica is Kopřivnická Tatra latest version Phoenix series, designed for use in agriculture.
Agritechnica, held from 10 to 16 November 2013 at the Exhibition Grounds in Hanover, one of the most important international meeting of experts in agricultural technology. Exhibitors from all over the world to present their technologies for professional plant production.
The automaker Tatra Trucks here in cooperation with its German partner companies Leewes & Ludmann exhibits her Agrotahač 6×6 for agriculture, which premiered at this year’s Bread Basket 2013 held in Czech Budejovice at the end of August.
New is the result of a joint development kopřivnické car with peasant society Lesonice Inc. and its prototypes were homologated under the “individual control” for use on the road as tractors.
Agrotahač 6×6 Tatra based on the traditional concept of the chassis, based on a central tube with swinging half-axles. The vehicle has air suspension compared to conventional freight Phoenix 6×6 short wheelbase between the first and second axle to 3.060 mm, while the second and the third has a wheelbase of 1.450 mm.
The total length of the machine is 6.965 mm, width 2.600 mm and 3.250 mm height. Are standard for all three axle tires of size 445/65 R22, 5 but Tatra recommended tires in the form of broad low pressure tractor tires 500/60 R22, 5 at the front and 600/50 R22, 5 back.
On request it is available the last steerable axle with electrohydraulic control system to a speed of 40 km / h This correction reduces the outer turning radius, which in combination with a trailer with steering axles improves the maneuverability of the vehicle and prevent its unintended dragging that tire wear and udusává soil in the field.
Drive tractor ensures liquid-cooled six-cylinder Paccar MX340 with a capacity of 12.9 liters, meeting the Euro 5 emissions standard The engine of the tractor is available with outputs of 265 kW, 300 kW and 340 kW in combination with 16stupňovou manual gearbox ZF automatic gearbox 16stupňovou ZF AS-Tronic automatic or 6-speed Allison transmission brand. All the variants gear can be equipped with an integrated retarder.
The vehicle is equipped with four mutually independent braking systems – operating, emergency, and parking motor. On request, available compression brake MX Engine Brake. The cab is offered protection ROPS / FOPS ( safety cab rollover). Equipped tractor is height adjustable rear tractor hitch and two-inch turntable. The bow is adapted for mounting the front mounted implements. We also offer a complete hydraulic outputs in the front and rear.
In comparison with vehicles with rigid axles reaches tractor Tatra field higher speed, which means that it is able at the same time undergo a greater number of heats. The distribution of load weight of the trailer to the rear axle configuration 6×6 compared to 4×4 enables higher capacity semi-trailer, thereby further increasing the productivity of transportation.
Start of serial production Agrotahače Kopřivnická automaker plans for the second half of next year following the start of production of vehicles meeting the Euro VI emissions standard. Production of this model should expand the presence of Tatra in agriculture, which are the vehicles for several years successfully used as carriers for agricultural swap bodies.
At this year’s Agritechnica is Kopřivnická Tatra latest version Phoenix series, designed for use in agriculture.
Agritechnica, held from 10 to 16 November 2013 at the Exhibition Grounds in Hanover, one of the most important international meeting of experts in agricultural technology. Exhibitors from all over the world to present their technologies for professional plant production.
The automaker Tatra Trucks here in cooperation with its German partner companies Leewes & Ludmann exhibits her Agrotahač 6×6 for agriculture, which premiered at this year’s Bread Basket 2013 held in Czech Budejovice at the end of August.
New is the result of a joint development kopřivnické car with peasant society Lesonice Inc. and its prototypes were homologated under the “individual control” for use on the road as tractors.
Agrotahač 6×6 Tatra based on the traditional concept of the chassis, based on a central tube with swinging half-axles. The vehicle has air suspension compared to conventional freight Phoenix 6×6 short wheelbase between the first and second axle to 3.060 mm, while the second and the third has a wheelbase of 1.450 mm.
The total length of the machine is 6.965 mm, width 2.600 mm and 3.250 mm height. Are standard for all three axle tires of size 445/65 R22, 5 but Tatra recommended tires in the form of broad low pressure tractor tires 500/60 R22, 5 at the front and 600/50 R22, 5 back.
On request it is available the last steerable axle with electrohydraulic control system to a speed of 40 km / h This correction reduces the outer turning radius, which in combination with a trailer with steering axles improves the maneuverability of the vehicle and prevent its unintended dragging that tire wear and udusává soil in the field.
Drive tractor ensures liquid-cooled six-cylinder Paccar MX340 with a capacity of 12.9 liters, meeting the Euro 5 emissions standard The engine of the tractor is available with outputs of 265 kW, 300 kW and 340 kW in combination with 16stupňovou manual gearbox ZF automatic gearbox 16stupňovou ZF AS-Tronic automatic or 6-speed Allison transmission brand. All the variants gear can be equipped with an integrated retarder.
The vehicle is equipped with four mutually independent braking systems – operating, emergency, and parking motor. On request, available compression brake MX Engine Brake. The cab is offered protection ROPS / FOPS ( safety cab rollover). Equipped tractor is height adjustable rear tractor hitch and two-inch turntable. The bow is adapted for mounting the front mounted implements. We also offer a complete hydraulic outputs in the front and rear.
In comparison with vehicles with rigid axles reaches tractor Tatra field higher speed, which means that it is able at the same time undergo a greater number of heats. The distribution of load weight of the trailer to the rear axle configuration 6×6 compared to 4×4 enables higher capacity semi-trailer, thereby further increasing the productivity of transportation.
Start of serial production Agrotahače Kopřivnická automaker plans for the second half of next year following the start of production of vehicles meeting the Euro VI emissions standard. Production of this model should expand the presence of Tatra in agriculture, which are the vehicles for several years successfully used as carriers for agricultural swap bodies.
November 18th, 2013
New CEO kopřivnické Tatra as of today devětačtyřicetiletý Petr Karasek. The companies operate from July as a consultant with the task of undertaking an in-depth analysis and propose a vision of the future Tatry. Endowed had a difficult task to enforce the Tatra worldwide as a unique manufacturer of commercial vehicles in the field. Více na: http://zpravy.e15.cz/byznys/prumysl-a-energetika/tatra-ma-noveho-sefa-petr-karasek-ma-za-ukol-prosadit-firmu-jako-unikatniho-vyrobce-1025209#utm_medium=selfpromo&utm_source=e15&utm_campaign=copylink
Director-General was in Tatra vacant since the end of July after the departure of Ronald Adams . “The new CEO takes over operational management of the company, which temporarily gave Petr Rusek Chairman and Vice Chairman Radek Strouhal,” spokesman Andrej Čírtek.
“Petra Karasek waiting task to restructure the Tatra and direct it towards prosperity. We Jaroslav Strnad believe that is an excellent candidate for this role, “said the owner René Matera. Více na: http://zpravy.e15.cz/byznys/prumysl-a-energetika/tatra-ma-noveho-sefa-petr-karasek-ma-za-ukol-prosadit-firmu-jako-unikatniho-vyrobce-1025209#utm_medium=selfpromo&utm_source=e15&utm_campaign=copylink
The owner of the car since March this year the company Tatra Trucks, which belongs to Czech entrepreneurs Strnad and Mater. The company won the Tatra at auction, where the company received for debts.
“It is essential that Tatra underwent intensive enough internal restructuring. If the function as a flexible manufacturer of unique specials, then it must match the structure of processes, organization and skills of employees. Changes that are ready, not always pleasant, but for survival and further development of the company are necessary. We will have a strong and direct communication both with staff and with the trade unions, “Karasek said.
New boss Tatry worked as a crisis manager for example at Skoda Transportation. For many years he also worked in Karosa High Toll (currently Iveco Czech Republic).
Specializing in landscape
The new CEO said that Tatra in the current market situation will not carmaker, which produces tisícikusové series of identical cars. “Its advantage is the ability to search and bridges the gap in the market and for them specifically develop and produce in smaller batches unique specials, which is a requirement for excellent mobility in the field,” Karasek said. Více na: http://zpravy.e15.cz/byznys/prumysl-a-energetika/tatra-ma-noveho-sefa-petr-karasek-ma-za-ukol-prosadit-firmu-jako-unikatniho-vyrobce-1025209#utm_medium=selfpromo&utm_source=e15&utm_campaign=copylink
Rusek said that the automaker should focus on priorities that will make steady growth. “With the new CEO concur in the view of the Tatra Mountains as a unique venture that will specialize in long-term production of small series and individual highly specialized commercial vehicles, which will be the best in the world for its properties in the field,” said Rusek.
Čírtek stated that three months after the change in ownership the Tatra got back into the black when he posted an operating profit of almost 84 million on a turnover of more than 762 million crowns.
“New management is gradually earn back the trust of banks, suppliers and customers and the company under his leadership, the way to accomplish goals for this year to produce over 800 vehicles, which is a hundred percent increase compared to 2012,” the spokesman said. Více na: http://zpravy.e15.cz/byznys/prumysl-a-energetika/tatra-ma-noveho-sefa-petr-karasek-ma-za-ukol-prosadit-firmu-jako-unikatniho-vyrobce-1025209#utm_medium=selfpromo&utm_source=e15&utm_campaign=copylink
New CEO kopřivnické Tatra as of today is Petr Karasek. The companies operate from July as a consultant with the task of undertaking an in-depth analysis and propose a vision of the future Tatry. Endowed has the difficult task to enforce Tatra worldwide as a unique manufacturer of commercial vehicles in the field.
The Director-General position at Tatra was vacant since the end of July after the departure of Ronald Adams . “The new CEO takes over operational management of the company, temporarily held by Petr Rusek Chairman and Vice Chairman Radek Strouhal,” spokesman Andrej Čírtek.
“Petra Karasek task is ton restructure Tatra and direct it towards prosperity. We Jaroslav Strnad believe that is an excellent candidate for this role, “said the owner René Matera.
Tatra Trucks, belongs to Czech entrepreneurs Strnad and Mater since an auction in March 2013. Their company won the Tatra at auction, where the company received for debts.
“It is essential that Tatra underwent intensive enough internal restructuring. If the function as a flexible manufacturer of unique specials, then it must match the structure of processes, organization and skills of employees. Changes that are ready, not always pleasant, but for survival and further development of the company are necessary. We will have a strong and direct communication both with staff and with the trade unions, “Karasek said.
The new Tatra boss worked as a crisis manager for example at Skoda Transportation. For many years he also worked in Karosa High Toll (currently Iveco Czech Republic).
Specializing in terrain.
The new CEO said that Tatra in the current market situation will not carmaker, which produces tisícikusové series of identical cars. “Its advantage is the ability to search and bridges the gap in the market and for them specifically develop and produce in smaller batches unique specials, which is a requirement for excellent mobility in the field,” Karasek said. Více na: http://zpravy.e15.cz/byznys/prumysl-a-energetika/tatra-ma-noveho-sefa-petr-karasek-ma-za-ukol-prosadit-firmu-jako-unikatniho-vyrobce-1025209#utm_medium=selfpromo&utm_source=e15&utm_campaign=copylink
Rusek said that the automaker should focus on priorities that will make steady growth. It is a unique venture that will specialize in long-term production of small series and individual highly specialized commercial vehicles, which will be the best in the world for its properties in the field,” said Rusek.
Čírtek stated that three months after the change in ownership the Tatra got back into the black when he posted an operating profit of almost 84 million on a turnover of more than 762 million crowns.
“New management is gradually earn back the trust of banks, suppliers and customers and the company under his leadership, the way to accomplish goals for this year to produce over 800 vehicles, which is a hundred percent increase compared to 2012,” the spokesman said.
October 2nd, 2013
(Reuters) – A Czech court on Tuesday cleared the former American boss of truckmaker Tatra of corruption charges related to offering bribes to win army contracts.
Ronald Adams, who bought into the 160-year old truckmaker in 2006, was arrested in August 2012 in an anti-corruption drive by police and prosecutors that also targeted politicians.
A court ruled on Tuesday there was insufficient evidence against Adams.
“We expected the decision to be this way. The charge should never have been filed,” Adams told Reuters. “We think the verdict was correct and that the judge saw the truth.”
He faced up to five years in prison for a charge of offering 20 million crowns ($1.05 million) in 2009 to former deputy defense minister Martin Bartak, who was a witness in the case.
Bartak, who would later become defense minister, also faces charges of requesting a bribe in a separate court case.
Prosecutors can still appeal the court’s decision in the Adams case. “Evidence in the case was broad but not enough to bring a guilty verdict,” Czech news agency CTK cited the judge as saying. A court spokeswoman was not available.
Adams ran privately owned Czech truckmaker Tatra after 2006 as its chairman after he purchased a 92 percent stake with three partners. Tatra was sold in an auction in March this year because of debts. Adams left the company in July.
An illegal spying and bribery scandal helped topple a centre-right government in June this year. The country holds an early election in October and corruption is still a major source of anger among voters in the country of 10.5 million.
October 2nd, 2013
CBI has received replies to its judicial requests sent to Czech Republic and Slovakia in connection with its probe into alleged irregularities in the supply of Tatra all-terrain vehicles to the army.
The agency is yet to receive responses from the United Kingdom and Lichtenstein, CBI sources said.
They said the agency is primarily looking into ownership patterns of Tatra Sipox UK, promoted by Ravinder Rishi, an accused in the case, and the supply and assembling arrangements between Tatra companies based in Czech Republic and Slovakia.
CBI has questioned Rishi and senior officials of Defence Ministry andBEML, the sources said.
All have denied any irregularities in the supply of the all-terrain vehicles.
The agency is probing alleged irregularities in assigning supply from Czechoslovakia-based Tatra, with which the agreement was signed in 1986, to Tatra-Sipox UK owned by Rishi in 1997 showing it as Original Equipment Manufacturer and the fully-owned subsidiary of the Czech company which was against rules, they said.
The sources said the agency has recovered crucial documents relating to the deal between Tatra Sipox UK, in which Rishi had substantial stake, and state-run BEML that show alleged irregularities at various levels.
CBI is also likely to expose alleged conspiracy to continue supply of trucks at higher prices even though other options were available with BEML.
CBI sources said Tatra Sipox UK claimed to be a representative of Slovakia based Tatra Sipox, which had the axle technology, while the rest of the trucks were manufactured by Czech Republic based Tatra a.S.
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/tatra-case-cbi-receives-response-to-its-judicial-requests-113092000863_1.html
September 22nd, 2013
Tatra Phoenix was chosen “Best utility vehicle in Russia” in the “Perspective of the Year” competition organized annually by the specialized magazine “Kommerčeskij transport”.
http://www.auto.cz/tatra-phoenix-ocenena-v-rusku-76741
September 18th, 2013
Almost a year after it filed a case against Lt Gen (retd) Tejinder Singh, following former Army chief Gen (retd) V K Singh’s allegations of bribery against him, the CBI is likely to file a closure report soon.
In March last year, V K Singh had alleged that Tejinder Singh had offered him Rs 14 crore for clearing a tranche of “sub-standard” Tatra trucks for the Army. He alleged that Tejinder Singh had met him on September 22, 2010, and offered him the money on behalf of Ravi Rishi, owner of Vectra group.
In October last year, the CBI filed a case against Tejinder Singh. But a year later, the agency is reported to have drawn a blank.
The decision to file a closure report is learnt to have been discussed at a recent review meeting of senior CBI officers, which was also attended by CBI director Ranjit Sinha.
Investigating officials are now waiting for a CFSL report on a CD that was provided by V K Singh, of the purported conversation in which Tejinder Singh made the bribe offer. The CD, however, is reported to be malfunctioning.
CBI officials said nearly 50 people had been examined but they were unable to get any leads.
The “record of discussion”, an entry reportedly made by V K Singh in his daily diary at that time, is not strong evidence, said officials. While there is no doubt that Tejinder Singh visited V K Singh on that day, there is no proof that he offered a bribe, they said.
“It will be difficult for us to prove such allegations unless we get more direct evidence. It is therefore unlikely that we will pursue the case further,” said a senior CBI official.
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/tatra-cbi-set-to-file-closure-report-in-bribery-case-against-tejinder-singh/1166487/
September 8th, 2013
It looks like a traditional Tatra, but it is a tractor, at least according to the documents. Kopřivnická famous truck manufacturer unveiled a prototype of the new machine, which Tatra fans call ”Tatraktor”.
Agricultural tractor trailers 6×6 Tatra Phoenix based of course on the current state of the art series Kopřivnické company. It is basically a replacement for large tractors that pull trailers.
The vehicle has three axles, and at speeds up to 40 kilometers per hour has steerable front and rear axle (surcharge). On the road, however, works like a normal car. Will go to the field, slow down, switch on the control of both axles and begins to behave like a tractor.
Tatra supplied machinery for agriculture in the past, but the novelty is unique in that it is the first Tatra designed specifically for agricultural production.
“Its biggest advantage is that the vehicle is homologated as a tractor,” says Jiří for iDNES.cz Punch, Marketing Manager Tatra. “It meets all the benefits of a truck, as consumption and speed, and the tractor. This means that it will be able to draw customer subsidies, tank green diesel (tax savings on the purchase of diesel – ed. Red.) And does not have a driver’s license on a truck sufficient permissions on the tractor, “he explains.
The Kopřivnice automaker modified off-road truck for Phoenix Lesonice peasant society, which now only three prototypes tested.
The debut Tatraktor was introduced in Czech Budejovice in the exhibition Bread Basket 2013 to the end of August.
Phoenix uses traditional unique TATRA concept with central tube, protecting all powertrain components, along with independent air-suspended swinging half-axles. This makes the terrain Tatra trucks valued as tools for working in extreme conditions, such as mining or construction.
Tatra used for Phoenix the American liquid-cooled six-cylinder PACCAR MX engine with a capacity of 12.9 liters, which comes in three versions: 265 kW, 300 kW and 340 kW. The basic version is 16stupňovou with manual gearbox ZF, surcharge is 16stupňová automatic gearbox ZF AS-Tronic or Allison 6-speed automatic. All the variants gear can be equipped with an integrated retarder.
The wheelbase between the front and first rear axle is 3060 millimeters, between the first and second rear 1450 mm. In length (the back light) vehicle measures 6,965 mm and the height of the cab roof is 3250 mm. Operating weight is 11,150 kg and a maximum speed of 65 km / h Fuel is pumped into two 220litrových tanks.
Tatraktor’s rear height adjustable tractor hitch and at the same time a tractor fifth wheel. The front portion is adapted for mounting heavy implements. The vehicle can get the front and rear hydraulic actuator outputs.
Agricultural tractor standing on the wide low-pressure tires that are friendly to the soil.
http://auto.idnes.cz/tatra-phoenix-traktor-06o-/ak_aktual.aspx?c=A130903_142012_ak_aktual_fdv
September 3rd, 2013
