NPP ITELMA presented innovative solutions for public transport

These technologies solve several problems relevant for the industry at once: they make public transport safer, more efficient and cheaper.

Electronic (digital) mirrors are a modern alternative to the usual rear-view mirrors. They are two monitors on which, with the help of a block of external cameras, what is happening behind and on the sides of the car is displayed. The technology provides the driver with a wider field of vision and completely eliminates blind spots. Unlike classic mirrors, the system eliminates glare and allows you to fully control the situation even in poor lighting and rain. Digital mirrors are much less susceptible to dirt and dust, and due to less wind resistance, their use in a car reduces fuel consumption.

The 360° Long Vehicle Vision System (SVS8) is an electronic system that increases the driver's visibility and helps avoid accidents in difficult situations. It can be fitted to articulated vehicles 18m or more in length that are particularly in need of increased visibility.

The SVS8 system consists of a control unit and 8 cameras. Unlike existing similar systems with 6 cameras, 8 cameras in the ITELMA system allow you to completely eliminate blind spots. The control unit processes the video received from the cameras and displays a reliable image on the driver's screen, taking into account the angle of rotation of the articulation units. The algorithm provides maximum visibility and allows the driver to fully control the area around the bus during maneuvering, including in confined spaces or when reversing. The system is designed to improve safety and reduce the accident rate of public transport.

The high-voltage power plant for electric transport is a highly efficient Russian-made system that can replace analogues installed in electric buses today, including foreign ones. In addition, it will make the movement of electric buses more energy efficient - reduced traction consumption allows you to save energy through recuperation and increase the range up to 150 km on a single charge.

The installation can be integrated into any electric transport: passenger electric buses, cargo vehicles, special equipment. It consists of a traction motor, an inverter, two traction batteries (80 kWh each), a high-voltage switching unit and a temperature control system. Unlike other systems, the design does not include a braking resistor, so the braking energy is not dissipated but returned to the battery. This solution improves the
energy efficiency of the system as a whole by making it more compact: eliminating braking resistors, reducing the number of electrical devices, connections and wires, and, as a result, reducing the weight of the system.

NPP ITELMA solutions cover all types of surface urban transport: electric buses, buses, trams. “Modern public transport is already beginning to appear on the roads of Russian cities. The goal of our developments is to make its operation as convenient, safe and budget-friendly as possible for the city,” comments Yevgeny Gorelik, General Director of NPP ITELMA.

NPP ITELMA participates in the ComTrans exhibition not for the first time: in 2019, the company presented a bus architecture, which is already being successfully implemented in passenger transport. This year, the ITELMA booth will present an updated electronic architecture, which is suitable for both passenger vehicles with a nominal voltage of the on-board network of 24 V, and for commercial models with a voltage of 12 V.

For reference:
The ITELMA group of companies unites companies whose activities are related to three main areas: electronics, aircraft construction, and development. The number of employees exceeds 3,000 people, of which more than 1,000 are engaged in the creation of new developments. The key enterprise of the group is ITELMA Research and Production Enterprise, which develops electronic components, including those for the automotive industry, and designs and manufactures high-tech systems.