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Preparations are underway for the start of mass production
Likinsky Bus Plant (LiAZ) is preparing to begin production of the next generation city bus, as reported by Rossiyskaya Gazeta.
At the moment, the plant is modernizing production, installing a new body frame welding line, and purchasing equipment for cutting composite materials.
The new bus, called Citymax 12, will have a body 12 meters long and will be 41 cm shorter than the current LiAZ-529256, but will be able to accommodate more passengers due to a reduction in curb weight.
Citymax 12 is already undergoing certification tests at the NAMI test site. The bus will travel from Surgut through Tobolsk to Mineralnye Vody, Astrakhan and Volgograd. During the trip they will test the climate system, engine and other units.