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The '''[[Nova Bus]] LFS Artic''' is an [[Articulated Bus|articulated]] version of the [[Nova Bus LFS]] made for high ridership routes or Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems. | The '''[[Nova Bus]] LFS Artic''' is an [[Articulated Bus|articulated]] version of the [[Nova Bus LFS]] made for high ridership routes or Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems. The LFS Artic had its formal unveiling at the 2007 CUTA Trans-Expo. | ||
The first prototype was built using the front section of a first generation LFS and the rear portion of a second generation LFS. A second, more refined prototype was built in 2005. Both prototypes had the same | The first prototype was built using the front section of a first generation LFS and the rear portion of a second generation LFS. A second, more refined prototype was built in 2005. Both prototypes had the same offside engine placement as the 40 foot LFS, however the production models have the engine at the center of the rear. | ||
In 2010, [[Connecticut Transit]] placed an order for a batch of hybrid LFS Artic buses, the first of this model configuration. Currently, Nova has not | In 2010, [[Connecticut Transit]] placed an order for a batch of hybrid LFS Artic buses, the first of this model configuration. Currently, Nova has not designated the hybrid LFS Artic as its own model like they did with the 40 foot [[Nova Bus LFS HEV]]. Connecticut received their first bus in late 2011. | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
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* [[Société de transport de Montréal]] (STM) - Montréal, QC | * [[Société de transport de Montréal]] (STM) - Montréal, QC | ||
* [[Société de transport de l'Outaouais]] (STO) - Gatineau, QC | * [[Société de transport de l'Outaouais]] (STO) - Gatineau, QC | ||
* [[Toronto Transit Commission]] (TTC) - Toronto, ON | * [[Toronto Transit Commission]] (TTC) - Toronto, ON | ||
* [[WEGO Visitor Transportation System]] - Niagara Falls, ON | * [[WEGO Visitor Transportation System]] - Niagara Falls, ON | ||
===United States [[Image:Flag of the United States.png|28px]]=== | ===United States [[Image:Flag of the United States.png|28px]]=== | ||
* [[Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority]] (Capital Metro) - Austin, TX | * [[Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority]] (Capital Metro) - Austin, TX | ||
* [[Central Florida Regional Transit Authority]] (LYNX) - Orlando, FL '''''(HEV, on order)''''' | * [[Central Florida Regional Transit Authority]] (LYNX) - Orlando, FL '''''(HEV, on order)''''' | ||
* [[Clemson Area Transit]] (CATbus) - Clemson, SC | * [[Clemson Area Transit]] (CATbus) - Clemson, SC | ||
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* Made up of the front of a 1st gen and rear of a 2nd gen [[CTA]] demo. | * Made up of the front of a 1st gen and rear of a 2nd gen [[CTA]] demo. | ||
* Used offset powertrain | * Used offset powertrain | ||
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|[[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISL|ISL]] | |[[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISL|ISL]] | ||
|[[ZF Group|ZF]] [[ZF Ecomat 2|6HP602C]] | |[[ZF Group|ZF]] [[ZF Ecomat 2|6HP602C]] | ||
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* Used original style front | * Used original style front | ||
* Used offset powertrain | * Used offset powertrain | ||
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* First unit with '3rd generation' rear cap (centered rear window, raised radiator) | * First unit with '3rd generation' rear cap (centered rear window, raised radiator) | ||
* Tested in New York City in March 2007 | * Tested in New York City in March 2007 | ||
* Stored at Nova Bus (St-Eustache QC) | * Stored at Nova Bus (St-Eustache QC) | ||
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|Sep. 2007 | |Sep. 2007 | ||
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|[[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISL|ISL]]<br>(see notes) | |[[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISL|ISL]]<br>(see notes) | ||
|[[Allison]] [[Allison Bus Series|B500R]]<br>(see notes) | |[[Allison]] [[Allison Bus Series|B500R]]<br>(see notes) | ||
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* Displayed at 2007 CUTA TransExpo in Nov. 2007 | * Displayed at 2007 CUTA TransExpo in Nov. 2007 | ||
* Submitted for Altoona test from Mar. to Sep. 2008 (with hybrid battery pack cover) | * Submitted for Altoona test from Mar. to Sep. 2008 (with hybrid battery pack cover) | ||
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|[[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISL|ISL]] | |[[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISL|ISL]] | ||
|[[Voith]] [[Voith DIWA.5|D864.5]] | |[[Voith]] [[Voith DIWA.5|D864.5]] | ||
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* Operated with [[Réseau de transport de la Capitale|RTC]] from January 21 to March 7, 2008. | * Operated with [[Réseau de transport de la Capitale|RTC]] from January 21 to March 7, 2008. | ||
* Operated with [[STM]] from Apr. to June 2008 | * Operated with [[STM]] from Apr. to June 2008 | ||
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|[[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISL|ISL]] | |[[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISL|ISL]] | ||
|[[ZF Group|ZF]] [[ZF Ecomat 4|6HP604C]] | |[[ZF Group|ZF]] [[ZF Ecomat 4|6HP604C]] | ||
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* Operated with [[STM]] in Mar. 2008 and Oct. 2008 | * Operated with [[STM]] in Mar. 2008 and Oct. 2008 | ||
* Operated with [[RTC]] from Apr. to May 2008 and from July to Aug. 2008 | * Operated with [[RTC]] from Apr. to May 2008 and from July to Aug. 2008 | ||
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|[[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISL|ISL9]] | |[[Cummins]] [[Cummins ISL|ISL9]] | ||
|[[ZF Group|ZF]] [[ZF Ecolife|6AP1700B]] | |[[ZF Group|ZF]] [[ZF Ecolife|6AP1700B]] | ||
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*Operated with [[MTA New York]] from August to October 2011 | *Operated with [[MTA New York]] from August to October 2011 | ||
*Operated with Santa Barbara MTD February 2012 | *Operated with Santa Barbara MTD February 2012 | ||