EUROTEM , alternatively Hyundai EURotem , is a joint enterprise between Hyundai Rotem of South Korea and TÜVASAŞ and ASAŞ of Turkey which was founded in 2006 and started production in December 2007.
24-622: The Hyundai EURotem factory in Adapazarı , Turkey, was built as the Hızlı Tren Fabrikası (High-Speed Train Factory) with the purpose of manufacturing the next generation of Turkey's high-speed trainsets . Hyundai EURotem has built 24 DMU units and 96 EMU units for the Turkish State Railways . On January 30, 2009, the first 8 trains (each with 4 coaches) built by Hyundai EURotem for
48-499: A humid subtropical climate ( Köppen : Cfa, Trewartha : Cf ). Summers are hot and sometimes oppressively humid, the average maximum temperature is around 30 °C in July and August. Winters are cool and wet, the lowest average minimum temperature is slightly below 4 °C in January. Precipitation is plentiful, fairly evenly distributed year-round, and is most frequent in winter. Snowfall
72-537: Is a municipality and the capital district of Sakarya Province , Turkey . Its area is 324 km , and its population is 281,489 (2022). It covers the central and northern part of the agglomeration of Adapazarı and the adjacent countryside. The history of Adapazarı dates back to 378 BC, when it was called Agrilion (Ἀγρίλιον in Greek ). Ancient settlers included Phrygians , Bithynians , Cimmerians , Lydians , Greeks , and Persians , but Adapazarı got its identity from
96-496: Is a subsidiary of Koç Holding . Otokar was founded in 1963 as Turkey's first bus manufacturing company under the license of Magirus-Deutz . The company was noted for manufacturing the most modern buses and modern intercity vehicles for that period. In the early 1980s, Otokar started production of Deutz-powered vehicles with local components. During this period, Turkey's largest conglomerate , Koç Holding, purchased major share of Otokar. Within its public transportation strategies in
120-540: Is somewhat common between the months of December and March, snowing for a week or two, and it can be heavy. Highest recorded temperature:44.0 °C (111.2 °F) on 13 July 2000 Lowest recorded temperature:−14.5 °C (5.9 °F) on 22 January 1961 Adapazarı is twinned with: |} Otokar Otokar Otomotiv ve Savunma Sanayi A.Ş. , also known simply as Otokar , is a Turkish bus and military vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Sakarya , Turkey . Otokar
144-644: Is the low floor full-size bus line-up of Otokar used by many operators. Otokar manufactures a wide variety of trailers and superstructures for carrying textiles, refrigerated foods, heavy mechanical goods, hazardous materials , and motor vehicles. Otokar, under the Land Rover license, produced several Land Rover variants and models until 2016. These include the Land Rover Defender 90, Defender 110, and Defender 130 for use as utility , ambulance , and rescue vehicles. Otokar produces wheeled military vehicles for
168-605: The Istanbul Metro entered service. Hyundai EURotem will build a total of 92 new wagons for the M2 line, at a total cost of $ 127 million. These trains are air-conditioned and equipped with LCD screens, as well as dynamic digital maps showing the location and direction of the train. In 2008, Hyundai EURotem received an order for 440 EMU cars for the Marmaray project . Adapazar%C4%B1 Adapazarı ( pronounced [ɑˈdɑpɑzɑɾɯ] )
192-814: The Navigo small bus which is marketed in Turkey with the Sultan brand. In 2003, Otokar initiated cooperation with Singapore Technologies Kinetics (STK) for the new 8x8 tactical armoured vehicle Otokar Yavuz . In 2005 Otokar expanded its line of armoured vehicles. In 2007, the Subsecretary for Defence Industries of Turkey launched negotiations with Otokar on the eventual contractual agreement to develop and produce Turkey's first national tank. In 2011, Otokar achieved 890,000,000 TL turnover, 72% higher than 2010. Mostly due to civil products, sales were extended to European countries, leading to
216-449: The 17 August 1999 catastrophic earthquake which left more than 18,000 casualties behind. In memory of the earthquake municipality had built a museum of earthquake in city center. The only university in the city is Sakarya University , one of the largest universities in Turkey in terms of student enrollment. Since its establishment in 1992, Sakarya University has influenced the culture of the city and transformed public life. In addition to
240-456: The 1970s. These 14-seat minibuses are particularly known for their cubic shape, durability, long life expectancy, and low operation costs. M-2000, M-3000, and M-2010 were the latest models from this series, which began some time ago under a different coding system. Initially, the vehicles were named Magirus after their engines, but as the company built confidence among its customers, the company started using their own brand name. The last member of
264-646: The Otokar Armoured Personnel Carrier, Otokar Akrep and Otokar Cobra which was Turkey's first 4x4 light-armoured tactical wheeled vehicle in which Otokar combined its armour technology with the experience in military vehicles. In 1997, the company moved to its new manufacturing facilities in Sakarya, Arifiye . In 2002, Otokar acquired a trailer and semi-trailer production company from Koç Group Company of Istanbul Fruehauf A.Ş. Later in 2002, with its experience in public transportation, Otokar developed
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#1732854704307288-536: The Sultan in Turkey. The larger, more luxurious models have a 45-litre refrigerator, hostess seat, announcement system, optional additional heater and optional double-layer glass, DVD, VCD , MP3 player and LCD TV systems. Since April 2007, Otokar has also started to manufacture a new 9-meter, rear-engined bus called Doruk in Turkey and Vectio in other markets. Otokar is the bus supplier for Inter Trust of Bulgaria. In February 2020, Otokar signed an agreement with Iveco Bus for production of IVECO Buses in Turkey. Kent
312-576: The ancient Hellenistic , Romans , and Greek Byzantine rulers. After Alexander the Great 's conquests, the Persians were forced out of the region. One of the most important remains of historical significance is the Sangarius Bridge ( Turkish : Beş Köprü ) built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian in 533 AD. Historically, it was situated on the old military road from Constantinople (now Istanbul ) to
336-457: The city and its surrounding province include textile factories for silk and linen products. Agriculture and forestry also form an important part of the city's economy, with the production of tobacco , hazelnuts (fındık variety), walnut-wood , cocoons and vegetables . Adapazari is one of the most important industrial capitals of Turkey. While Turkey is a developing country, the city of Adapazari renovated its infrastructure and industry after
360-484: The city. A law passed on 17 June 1954 in the Grand National Assembly saw the city separated from Kocaeli Province and made the center of its own province. The 1999 Marmara earthquake affected Adapazarı and inflicted losses in lives and damage. In 2008 the district Adapazarı was created from part of the former central district of Adapazarı Province, along with the districts Arifiye , Erenler and Serdivan . At
384-465: The early 1980s, the company added intercity bus to its lineup. In the mid-1980s, Otokar manufactured the first Turkish armoured vehicle as an armoured car by acquiring the manufacturing license of Jaguar Land Rover . In 1987, the Turkish Armed Forces ordered Otokar to manufacture military Land Rover Defender in Turkey in cooperation with Land Rover . In the early 1990s, Otokar developed
408-554: The east, connected, since the end of the 19th century, by a branch line with the Anatolian railway . It was founded in 1400 by 400 Armenian immigrant families who escaped from Timur 's oppression in Sivas and was named "Donigaşen" after the name of their leaders. Today's inhabitants are Manavs . The Native Muslims are Armenians and Greeks who gradually converted to Islam , and it should not be ignored that Turk households settled in
432-707: The establishment of the Otokar European office. The company introduced the Arma 8x8 ACV, Arma 6x6 EOD, Mizrak RCT and exhibited Altay MBT 's early prototype in 2011. As of 2019, Otokar products are actively used in 60 countries with 300 support and sales points. Otokar produces the famous Deutz F4L912-powered, 80S minibuses based on the TAM 80T50 light truck. They have held the largest percentage by far among all dolmuş es (share taxis) in Istanbul and Ankara since their introduction in
456-520: The region. Adapazarı's known name in Turkish at that time was Adacık and Ada. The source of the information that the region was conquered by Orhan Gazi and opened to settlement is also unknown. In 1868, the Adapazarı Municipality was officially founded on the town called Der Seadet. A sugar factory and agricultural sugar factory attracted many migrants and accelerated the industrialization of
480-675: The same time, the province was renamed Sakarya after the Sakarya River which runs through it. Adapazarı is the location of a large automobile factory owned by the Toyota Motor Corporation , as well as the Hyundai EURotem train factory. Tank Pallet 1st Main Maintenance, one of the biggest Turkish defense contractors, and Otokar , a major manufacturer of buses and military vehicles, are located in Sakarya. Other major industries in
504-803: The second level in the Turkish football pyramid , as they beat Konya Şeker S.K. , Bugsaşspor and Bandırmaspor consecutively in the play-off games of the TFF Second League . However they were relegated in the following season, and since 2013 they have played in the TFF Third League . Even though Sakaryaspor is not always a permanent team in the Süper Lig, they have raised many of Turkey's best players, such as Hakan Şükür , Tuncay , Oğuz Çetin , Aykut Kocaman and many more. There are 84 neighbourhoods in Adapazarı District: Adapazarı has
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#1732854704307528-460: The series, M-2010 has an Iveco engine, the first time Deutz engines were abandoned in this series. Otokar manufactures several buses for civilian mass transit use. Its line of Navigo buses range from the Navigo 125L with 25 seats and 6.3 m in length to the Navigo 160SE with 31 seats at 7.1 m in length. All small bus models use a 4.4L Cummins 145 PS Euro 6 diesel engine . The Navigo is marketed as
552-584: The university, many different institutions shape and influence the culture of the city. Adapazarı Kültür Merkezi (Adapazarı Culture Center), Ofis Sanat Merkezi (Ofis Art Center), and Sakarya Sanat Galerisi (Sakarya Art Gallery) are the main cultural institutions led by the municipality. Adapazari also hosts non-governmental cultural and educational organizations. Of them, Sakarya Bilgi Kültür Merkezi provides educational and cultural activities. Kent Park features an authentic, picturesque reconstruction of an historic water wheel that once provided fresh drinking water from
576-582: The Çark River to public spigots located every few blocks throughout the city. The original wooden water wheel, commonly known as the Çark Wheel, was maintained and refurbished to operate in one form or another from 1724 to 1955. Adapazarı is home to Sakaryaspor . Sakaryaspor has won the Turkish Cup once and has played in the Süper Lig for 11 seasons. They were promoted again to the TFF First League in 2011,
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