What is a Nova Bus LFS?
The Nova Bus LFS is a North American, low floor transit bus. Introduced in 1994, the design provides a level entry without steps for passengers with limited mobility. The LFS has evolved over four generations and includes articulated, hybrid, natural gas, and electric model derivatives.
What is the length of a Nova Bus?
It is produced in 40′ rigid and 60′ articulated (nominal) lengths with a variety of powertrains, including conventionally-fueled (diesel and natural gas), hybrid diesel-electric, and battery-electric. The LFS is the first transit bus designed by Nova Bus.
What is the Nova Bus logo?
The original Nova Bus logo (simply a “Nova BUS” wordmark in the Memphis typeface that was used until 2002) appeared under the windshield. To ease maintenance, the LFS used easily replaceable thermoplastic skirt panels along the lower sides of the bus, an area prone to wear.
When was the 3rd generation Nova Bus made?
Displayed at the Nova Bus Plattsburgh plant site in April 2008. Altoona test bus from June to October 2008 (with added HEV battery pack cover). Received production 3rd generation rear cap and converted to CNG by March 2013. Prototype 3rd generation rear. EPA 2010 demo with TARC from June to July 2009. Prototype 3rd generation rear.
Are Nova Buses part of Volvo Group?
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What is a LFS bus?
The LFS was initially available in a full low floor configuration. It had a low floor toward the middle of the bus where the aisle would slope up slightly. The seating in the rear half was on elevated platforms. A partial low floor configuration with a step before the rear wheels up to a high floor section was soon made available.