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{{Short description|Canadian bus manufacturer}}
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{{Infobox company {{Infobox company
|name = Nova Bus | name = NovaBus Inc.
|logo = ] | logo = Nova Bus Logo.svg
| logo_size = 220px
⚫ |type = Subsidiary
| image = CTT Nova 1050.jpg
|company_slogan = Driven by your city
| image_size =
⚫ |predecessor = ] (transit)<br>]
| image_caption = ] Nova Bus LFS Articulated bus
|foundation = 1993
⚫ | type = Subsidiary
⚫ |location = ], ]
⚫ | predecessor = ]<br />]
|key_people =Jean-Pierre Baracat (] & ])
| former_name = NovaBus Corporation
⚫ |num_employees =
| foundation = 1979 (plant)<br />1993 (company)
⚫ |parent = ]
⚫ | location = ], Canada
|industry = ]
| area_served = Canada and United States
⚫ |products = ] ]
| key_people = Paul Le Houillier (])
⚫ |revenue =
⚫ | num_employees =
⚫ |homepage =
⚫ | owner = ]
| industry = ]
⚫ | products = ] ]
⚫ | revenue =
⚫ | homepage = {{url|http://www.novabus.com/|novabus.com}}
}} }}


'''Nova Bus''' is a ] ] manufacturer in ], owned by ], and headquartered in ], ]. '''Nova Bus''' is a ] transit bus manufacturer headquartered in ]. Nova is owned by the ] Group.


The company has roots in the ], which opened in 1979. Nova Bus was established in 1993, by ], through the acquisition of ]'s transit division which consisted of ] and ]. Volvo took partial ownership of Nova Bus in 1998 and complete ownership in 2004.
⚫ ==History==
Nova Bus's Saint-Eustache factory was originally a ] plant for building ] buses intended for the Canadian market. In 1987 GM divested itself of its bus-building holdings by selling them to ] (MCI), which had been formed from companies that had been owned by ]. The plant was used to produce the ] model for sales in Canada, while GMC's ] (RTS) product was moved to join MCI's own designs at ] in ]. MCI decided to divest its urban rapid transit models in 1993, and Nova Bus was created to continue producing the Classic and RTS models at the Saint-Eustache and Roswell plants respectively.


⚫ == History ==
⚫ The Classic and RTS were later discontinued in order to concentrate on the '''Nova LFS''', a ] city bus, which was introduced in 1995. The last Classic model was produced in 1997. Sales of Nova LFS proved uncompetitive and Nova Bus closed their Roswell and ] plants in 2002 to concentrate all efforts on the Canadian market. The Roswell plant was later acquired by a local consortium, ], that almost went bankrupt in 2008, then emerged from it in 2011. The ] (CTA), with 480 LFS units in its active bus fleet, remains one of the larger operators of Nova Buses.
Nova Bus's Saint-Eustache factory is a former ] plant that built ] buses for the Canadian and US market. Inaugurated in 1979, the plant was used to produce the ] (up to 1983) and the ] (starting 1982) model for sales in Canada. In 1987 GM sold its bus-building holdings to ], the parent company of ] (MCI) while GMC's ] (RTS) product was moved to join MCI's own designs at ] in ].


By the 1990s, Dial intended to sell its transportation manufacturing and service divisions. The St-Eustache facility was faced with closure. The entity, known as '''Nova Bus Corporation''', was formed by individuals from ] and the Fonds de solidarité des travailleurs du Québec to acquire MCI's St-Eustache facility from Dial. Nova Quintech was formed in 1991 after a group of investors purchased the assets of the bankrupt fire truck manufacturer Camions Pierre Thibault Inc. The Government of Quebec agreed to contribute a $2.5-million, interest-free loan, and $10 million in loan guarantees. In addition, they agreed to purchase over 300 buses between 1993 and 1994.<ref>https://www.acces.mce.gouv.qc.ca/documents-publies-ministere/demandes-acces/memoires/1993-03-31.pdf {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512233638/https://www.acces.mce.gouv.qc.ca/documents-publies-ministere/demandes-acces/memoires/1993-03-31.pdf |date=May 12, 2022 }} {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref> The sale of the MCI's St-Eustache operations occurred on 6 July 1993.
⚫ On February 2, 2008, Nova Bus announced plans for the construction of a new assembly plant in ], signifying the company's return to the U.S. bus market. The plant opened for business on June 15, 2009.<ref>, ''The Press Republican''</ref> Its first US order under American production came from the ] for 90 LFS Articulated buses (counting LFS rigids operated by the same agency, the NYCTA now counts nearly 500 LFS buses in its active fleet). In March 2010, Nova Bus received the first US-built order for its redesigned LFS from ]'s ]. The 24 buses arrived in December 2010; there were plans to order more in the future, but since then TheBus chose to go with Gillig instead.<ref></ref> In March 2012 the Walt Disney Company announced that it plans to test a Nova articulated bus on certain high traffic routes at the Walt Disney World Resort. In 2012 ] placed an order for 315 buses which included 225 articulated buses to replace its aging ] ] articulated buses & its remaining ] standard buses. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.philly.com/2012-03-15/news/31197445_1_hybrid-buses-septa-board-new-buses|title=SEPTA plannning to buy 245 new buses|publisher=philly.com|date=|accessdate=2014-11-08}}</ref> In 2014 SEPTA finally rolled out their brand Nova Bus LFS HEV 62-102 articulated buses onto the streets of ] on October 27th, 2014. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/traffic/transit/SEPTA-Rolls-Out-Hybrid-Buses-Philadelphia|title=SEPTA Rolls Out Hybrid Buses in Philly|publisher=nbcphiladelphia.com|date=|accessdate=2014-11-08}}</ref> In 2013 CTA placed an order for 300 40 foot Nova Bus clean-diesel buses, with an option to buy an additional 150. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?Archive=y&ArticleId=3133|title=CTA Approved to Purchase 300 New Clean Diesel Buses|publisher=transitchicago.com|date=|accessdate=2015-02-15}}</ref>


MCI and TMC were spun-off from Dial in 1993, and merged with Mexican ], who sold the TMC plant and RTS rights to Nova Bus in 1994. The RTS model was continued to be produced in the Roswell plant to meet ] requirements.
⚫ ==Products==
⚫ ===Current===
{{main|Nova Bus LF Series}}
]
The current Nova Bus LFX (articulated ] (BRT) applications). The rigid LFS entered mass production in 1995, and the LFS Artic and LFX models were introduced in 2009. The standard LFS is also available in a single-door commuter configuration. Both the rigid and articulated versions of the LFS/LFX are available with a hybrid drivetrain that uses an ] E<sup>P</sup>40 parallel hybrid system. These options were first delivered in 2007 to ] (STO) in ] (40-foot model) annod in 2011 to ] (articulated). In October 2011, the rear window became an option.


⚫ The Nova Classic and Nova RTS were later discontinued in order to concentrate on the Nova LFS, a ] city bus, which was announced in 1994 with deliveries starting in 1997. The last Classic model was produced in 1997. Sales of Nova RTS were insufficient and Nova Bus closed its Roswell and ] plants in 2002 to concentrate all efforts on the Canadian market. The Roswell plant was later acquired by a local consortium, ], who became defunct around 2012. The ] (CTA), which in 1998, placed an order for 484 LFS units that were manufactured and delivered between 2000 and 2002, was the first ] customer to purchase a large order of this model, and remains one of the larger operators of Nova LFS buses.
The original powertrain layout mounted on the left at the rear was changed to a center-mounted powertrain, with ventilation through the roof on all LFS models starting in 2009. However, some demonstrators and test buses were built in 2008 with this update. In 2013 a new fourth generation rear layout was introduced and became standard mid 2013. Some early 2013 models were delivered with the third generation rear.


By 1998, Nova Bus was then acquired by ] and ] who owned 51% of the company while ] owned 49%. Volvo acquired Henlys remaining interest in 2004.
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⚫ On February 2, 2008, Nova Bus announced plans for the construction of a new assembly plant in ], signifying the company's return to the US bus market. The plant opened on June 15, 2009.<ref>, ''The Press Republican''</ref> The first order from a US-based customer came from the ] (NYCTA) for 90 LFS ]es; the NYCTA now has nearly 500 articulated and non-articulated LFSs. In March 2010, Nova Bus received the first order for the US-built, redesigned LFS from ]'s ]; 24 were delivered in December 2010. TheBus planned to order more, but ultimately chose buses from ] instead.<ref></ref> In March 2012, the Walt Disney Company announced that it plans to test a Nova articulated bus on certain high traffic routes at the Walt Disney World Resort. In 2012, the ] (SEPTA) ordered 315 buses, including 225 articulated buses to replace its aging ] ] articulated buses and its remaining ] ] standard buses;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.philly.com/2012-03-15/news/31197445_1_hybrid-buses-septa-board-new-buses|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141216012756/http://articles.philly.com/2012-03-15/news/31197445_1_hybrid-buses-septa-board-new-buses|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 16, 2014|title=SEPTA planning to buy 245 new buses|publisher=philly.com|access-date=November 8, 2014}}</ref> the articulated hybrid buses were introduced in ] on October 27, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/traffic/transit/SEPTA-Rolls-Out-Hybrid-Buses-Philadelphia|title=SEPTA Rolls Out Hybrid Buses in Philly|date=October 28, 2014 |publisher=nbcphiladelphia.com|access-date=November 8, 2014}}</ref> In 2013, the ] placed an order for 300 40 foot Nova Bus clean-diesel buses, with an option to buy an additional 150.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.transitchicago.com/news/default.aspx?Archive=y&ArticleId=3133|title=CTA Approved to Purchase 300 New Clean Diesel Buses|publisher=transitchicago.com|access-date=February 15, 2015}}</ref>
⚫ ===Past===

⚫ {| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 100%;" |
On June 21, 2023, Nova Bus announced that it would again exit the United States market in 2025, and close the Plattsburgh plant. The company cited continuing financial losses in its decision to restructure operations to focus on Canada.<ref>{{cite web |date=2023-06-21 |title=Nova Bus ends bus production in the US |url=https://news.cision.com/ab-volvo/r/nova-bus-ends-bus-production-in-the-us,c3791861 |access-date=June 21, 2023 |website=] |publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wanek-Libman |first=Mischa |date=2023-06-22 |title=Nova Bus to cease bus production in the U.S. in early 2025 |url=https://www.masstransitmag.com/bus/vehicles/article/53064174/nova-bus-to-cease-bus-production-in-the-us-in-early-2025 |access-date= |website=Mass Transit}}</ref>

On March 28, 2024, Nova Bus announced the retirement of president Ralph Acs, who retired on April 1st, 2024. Mr. Acs was succeeded by Paul Le Houillier on June 1st, 2024. Mr. Acs remains part of the Nova Bus Board of Directors.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://novabus.com/blog/2024/03/28/nova-bus-welcomes-paul-le-houillier-as-its-new-president/ | title=Nova Bus welcomes Paul le Houillier as its new President | date=March 28, 2024 }}</ref>

⚫ == Products ==
⚫ === Current ===
]
{{Main|Nova Bus LFS}}The LFS (Low Floor Series) is currently the only vehicle built by Nova Bus. It was the first bus designed by the company and entered production in 1996.

Since being introduced, the LFS has been redesigned several times, across four generations. Introduced as a diesel-fueled, rigid {{Convert|40|ft|m|abbr=out|adj=on}} bus, several variants have been offered over the last several decades of production.

Several alternative powertrains have been offered including ] (CNG) fueled engines, diesel-electric hybrids (both series and parallel arrangements) and battery-electric. ] {{Convert|62|ft|m|abbr=out|adj=on}} versions have been offered since 2009. Nova Bus also offers suburban configurations of their 40-foot buses with one door and ] style seating, and previously offered special bodywork styling packages for 62-foot buses intended for use on ] services.{{clear}}

⚫ === Past ===
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! '''] (RTS)''' ! ] (RTS)
|{{convert|9.14|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}<br /> | {{Unbulleted list|{{convert|9.14|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}|{{convert|10.67|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}|{{convert|12.19|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}}}
{{convert|10.67|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}<br /> | {{Unbulleted list|{{convert|2.44|m|in|0|abbr=on}}|{{convert|2.59|m|in|0|abbr=on}}}}
⚫ | ]
{{convert|12.19|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}
|{{convert|2.44|m|in|0|abbr=on}}<br />
{{convert|2.59|m|in|0|abbr=on}}
⚫ |]
| 1995–2004 | 1995–2004
| |
* Developed by ] (1968–1977) * Developed by General Motors (1968–1977)
* Acquired from ] in 1994 * Acquired from ] in 1994
* Rights now owned by ] * Rights sold to ]
|- |-
!]''' ! ]<br />(TC40102A, TC40102N)
|{{convert|12.19|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} | {{convert|12.19|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}
|{{convert|2.59|m|in|0|abbr=on}} | {{convert|2.59|m|in|0|abbr=on}}
|] | ]
| 1993–1997
|1995–1997
| |
*Updated version of the original ] *Updated version of the ] bus
*Originally produced by ] (1983–1987), then ] (1987–1993) *Originally produced by General Motors Diesel Division (1983–1987), then ] (1987–1993)
*Air conditioning optional (A model) *Air conditioning optional (A model)
|- |-
!TC60102N ! Classic<br />TC60102N
|{{convert|18.29|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} | {{convert|18.29|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}
|{{convert|2.59|m|in|0|abbr=on}} | {{convert|2.59|m|in|0|abbr=on}}
|] | ]
|1993 | 1993
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*Based on the 1982 GMDD model TA60-102N, but with a full Classic body *Based on the 1982 General Motors Diesel Division model TA60-102N, but with a full Classic body
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==See also== == See also ==
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==References== == References ==
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*{{Official website|http://www.novabus.com/}}


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Canadian bus manufacturer

NovaBus Inc.
Connecticut Transit Nova Bus LFS Articulated bus
FormerlyNovaBus Corporation
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryAutomotive
PredecessorGeneral Motors Diesel Division
Transportation Manufacturing Corporation
Founded1979 (plant)
1993 (company)
HeadquartersSaint-Eustache, Quebec, Canada
Area servedCanada and United States
Key peoplePaul Le Houillier (President)
ProductsPublic transit buses
OwnerVolvo
Websitenovabus.com

Nova Bus is a Canadian transit bus manufacturer headquartered in Saint-Eustache, Quebec. Nova is owned by the Volvo Group.

The company has roots in the General Motors Diesel Division, which opened in 1979. Nova Bus was established in 1993, by Nova Quintech, through the acquisition of Dial Corporation's transit division which consisted of Motor Coach Industries and Transportation Manufacturing Corporation. Volvo took partial ownership of Nova Bus in 1998 and complete ownership in 2004.

History

Nova Bus's Saint-Eustache factory is a former General Motors plant that built city transit buses for the Canadian and US market. Inaugurated in 1979, the plant was used to produce the New Look bus (up to 1983) and the Classic (starting 1982) model for sales in Canada. In 1987 GM sold its bus-building holdings to Greyhound Dial Corporation, the parent company of Motor Coach Industries (MCI) while GMC's Rapid Transit Series (RTS) product was moved to join MCI's own designs at Transportation Manufacturing Corporation in Roswell, New Mexico.

By the 1990s, Dial intended to sell its transportation manufacturing and service divisions. The St-Eustache facility was faced with closure. The entity, known as Nova Bus Corporation, was formed by individuals from Nova Quintech and the Fonds de solidarité des travailleurs du Québec to acquire MCI's St-Eustache facility from Dial. Nova Quintech was formed in 1991 after a group of investors purchased the assets of the bankrupt fire truck manufacturer Camions Pierre Thibault Inc. The Government of Quebec agreed to contribute a $2.5-million, interest-free loan, and $10 million in loan guarantees. In addition, they agreed to purchase over 300 buses between 1993 and 1994. The sale of the MCI's St-Eustache operations occurred on 6 July 1993.

MCI and TMC were spun-off from Dial in 1993, and merged with Mexican DINA S.A., who sold the TMC plant and RTS rights to Nova Bus in 1994. The RTS model was continued to be produced in the Roswell plant to meet Buy America requirements.

The Nova Classic and Nova RTS were later discontinued in order to concentrate on the Nova LFS, a low floor city bus, which was announced in 1994 with deliveries starting in 1997. The last Classic model was produced in 1997. Sales of Nova RTS were insufficient and Nova Bus closed its Roswell and Niskayuna, New York plants in 2002 to concentrate all efforts on the Canadian market. The Roswell plant was later acquired by a local consortium, Millennium Transit Services, who became defunct around 2012. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), which in 1998, placed an order for 484 LFS units that were manufactured and delivered between 2000 and 2002, was the first US customer to purchase a large order of this model, and remains one of the larger operators of Nova LFS buses.

By 1998, Nova Bus was then acquired by Volvo Buses and Prevost Car who owned 51% of the company while Henlys Group owned 49%. Volvo acquired Henlys remaining interest in 2004.

On February 2, 2008, Nova Bus announced plans for the construction of a new assembly plant in Plattsburgh, New York, signifying the company's return to the US bus market. The plant opened on June 15, 2009. The first order from a US-based customer came from the New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA) for 90 LFS articulated buses; the NYCTA now has nearly 500 articulated and non-articulated LFSs. In March 2010, Nova Bus received the first order for the US-built, redesigned LFS from Honolulu, Hawaii's TheBus; 24 were delivered in December 2010. TheBus planned to order more, but ultimately chose buses from Gillig instead. In March 2012, the Walt Disney Company announced that it plans to test a Nova articulated bus on certain high traffic routes at the Walt Disney World Resort. In 2012, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) ordered 315 buses, including 225 articulated buses to replace its aging Neoplan AN460 articulated buses and its remaining North American Bus Industries NABI 416 standard buses; the articulated hybrid buses were introduced in Philadelphia on October 27, 2014. In 2013, the Chicago Transit Authority placed an order for 300 40 foot Nova Bus clean-diesel buses, with an option to buy an additional 150.

On June 21, 2023, Nova Bus announced that it would again exit the United States market in 2025, and close the Plattsburgh plant. The company cited continuing financial losses in its decision to restructure operations to focus on Canada.

On March 28, 2024, Nova Bus announced the retirement of president Ralph Acs, who retired on April 1st, 2024. Mr. Acs was succeeded by Paul Le Houillier on June 1st, 2024. Mr. Acs remains part of the Nova Bus Board of Directors.

Products

Current

A fourth-generation Nova Bus LFS in Buffalo, New York.
Main article: Nova Bus LFS

The LFS (Low Floor Series) is currently the only vehicle built by Nova Bus. It was the first bus designed by the company and entered production in 1996.

Since being introduced, the LFS has been redesigned several times, across four generations. Introduced as a diesel-fueled, rigid 40-foot (12 m) bus, several variants have been offered over the last several decades of production.

Several alternative powertrains have been offered including compressed natural gas (CNG) fueled engines, diesel-electric hybrids (both series and parallel arrangements) and battery-electric. Articulated 62-foot (19 m) versions have been offered since 2009. Nova Bus also offers suburban configurations of their 40-foot buses with one door and motorcoach style seating, and previously offered special bodywork styling packages for 62-foot buses intended for use on bus rapid transit services.

Past

Model Length Width Photo Years Produced Notes
Rapid Transit Series (RTS)
  • 9.14 m (30 ft)
  • 10.67 m (35 ft)
  • 12.19 m (40 ft)
  • 2.44 m (96 in)
  • 2.59 m (102 in)
 1995–2004
Classic
(TC40102A, TC40102N) 		12.19 m (40 ft) 2.59 m (102 in) 1993–1997
  • Updated version of the New Look bus
  • Originally produced by General Motors Diesel Division (1983–1987), then Motor Coach Industries (1987–1993)
  • Air conditioning optional (A model)
Classic
TC60102N 		18.29 m (60 ft) 2.59 m (102 in) 1993
  • Based on the 1982 General Motors Diesel Division model TA60-102N, but with a full Classic body

See also

References

  1. https://www.acces.mce.gouv.qc.ca/documents-publies-ministere/demandes-acces/memoires/1993-03-31.pdf Archived May 12, 2022, at the Wayback Machine
  2. "Bus-assembly plant proposed for Plattsburgh", The Press Republican
  3. Press release from Nova Bus (March 11, 2010)
  4. "SEPTA planning to buy 245 new buses". philly.com. Archived from the original on December 16, 2014. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
  5. "SEPTA Rolls Out Hybrid Buses in Philly". nbcphiladelphia.com. October 28, 2014. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
  6. "CTA Approved to Purchase 300 New Clean Diesel Buses". transitchicago.com. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
  7. "Nova Bus ends bus production in the US". Cision. June 21, 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  8. Wanek-Libman, Mischa (June 22, 2023). "Nova Bus to cease bus production in the U.S. in early 2025". Mass Transit.
  9. "Nova Bus welcomes Paul le Houillier as its new President". March 28, 2024.

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