Nova Bus
Nova Bus (stylized as NOVABUS) is a company which makes buses for public transit, and is owned by Volvo.[1] Created in 1993, Nova Bus continued the production of the Classic and Rapid Transit Series models previously made by General Motors and Motor Coach Industries. Nova Buses are used in many cities across North America, including New York,[2] Quebec City, Montreal and Calgary.
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| Formerly | NovaBus Corporation |
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
| Industry | Automotive |
| Predecessor | General Motors Diesel Division Transportation Manufacturing Corporation |
| Founded | 1979 (plant) 1993 (company) |
| Headquarters | Saint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada |
Area served | Canada and United States |
Key people | Ralph Acs (President) |
| Products | Public transit buses |
| Owner | Volvo |
| Website | novabus.com |
Nova Bus has three factories in which the buses are built; Plattsburgh,[3] New York, St-François-du-Lac,[4] Quebec, and St-Eustache,[5] Quebec.
Buses
Nova Bus has produced seven types of buses, including three which are no longer made.
| Model | Photo | Years Produced | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTS |  |
1995-2004 | |
| Classic (TC40102A/N) |  |
1995-1997 | |
| Articulated Classic (TC60102N) |  |
1993 | |
| LFS |  |
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| LFS HEV |  |
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| LFS Artic |  |
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| LFX |  |
References
- "About Nova Bus | Nova Bus". Archived from the original on December 13, 2010. Retrieved March 25, 2011.
- "News".
- "Plattsburgh | Nova Bus". Archived from the original on May 14, 2011. Retrieved March 25, 2011.
- "Saint-François-Du-Lac | Nova Bus". Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved March 25, 2011.
- "Saint-Eustache | Nova Bus". Archived from the original on June 16, 2011. Retrieved March 25, 2011.
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