Nova Bus LFS Artic
Years of manufacture | 2007 to present |
Length | 62 feet |
Width | 102 inches |
Power/Fuel | Diesel or diesel-electric hybrid |
The Nova Bus LFS Artic is an 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 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 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
Dimensions | ||
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Length: 62' | ||
Width: 102" | ||
Height: 124 in. (new rear), 123 in. (old rear) | ||
Wheelbase: 244" and 253", front to rear | ||
Turning radius: 44'8" | ||
Engine | Emissions | |
Cummins ISL9 EPA 2010, 8.9L, 330 hp | EPA 2007, 2010 and 2013 | |
Transmission | Availability | |
Allison B500R | 2007 onwards | |
Voith D864.5 | 2007 onwards | |
ZF 6AP1700B | 2010 onwards | |
ZF 6HP604C | 2007 to 2010 | |
Hybrid system | Availability | |
Allison H 50 EP | 2011 onwards | |
Axles | ||
Front: ZF RL 85 | ||
Centre: ZF AVN 132 | ||
Rear/drive: ZF AV 132 | ||
Brakes | ||
All wheel disc brakes w/ ABS & traction control | ||
Tires | ||
Front and rear: Michelin XZU2 305-70R22.5 | ||
Centre: Continental HDU1 385-55RR22.5 | ||
Electric system | ||
Volvo Bus Electronic Architecture | ||
HVAC | Availability | |
MCC: standard (heat only) | 2007 onwards | |
Carrier RF-353 with 05G compressor | 2007 onwards | |
Thermo King Athenia with X430 compressor | 2010 onwards | |
Thermo King LRT | 2007 to 2010 | |
Fuel tank capacity | ||
142 US gal | ||
Passenger capacity | ||
Seating: 62 passengers | ||
Standees: 60 passengers |
Operators
Canada
- Halifax Transit - Halifax, NS
- Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC) - Québec City, QC
- Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) - Longueuil, QC
- Saint John Transit - Saint John, NB (second hand)
- Saskatoon Transit - Saskatoon, SK
- Société de transport de Lévis (STL) - Lévis, QC
- Société de transport de Montréal (STM) - Montréal, QC
- Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO) - Gatineau, QC
- Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) - Toronto, ON
- York Region Transit Viva - York Region, ON
- WEGO Visitor Transportation System - Niagara Falls, ON
United States
- Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Capital Metro) - Austin, TX
- Central Florida Regional Transit Authority (LYNX) - Orlando, FL (HEV)
- Clemson Area Transit (CATbus) - Clemson, SC
- Connecticut Transit (CT Transit) - Stamford, Hartford & New Haven, CT (HEV)
- CyRide - Ames, IA
- Disney Transport - Walt Disney World Resort, FL
- Duke University Transit - Durham, NC (HEV)
- Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Houston METRO) - Houston, TX
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority New York (MTA) - New York, NY
- Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) - Philadelphia, PA (HEV)
- University of Colorado Buff Bus - Boulder, CO
Demonstrator and engineering units
Below is a list of known demonstrator and engineering buses
Fleet number | Thumbnail | Date | VIN | Engine | Transmission | Notes |
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190-01 | October 2005 | 2NVYS92U053000180 | Cummins ISL | ZF 6HP602C | ||
210-01 | 2006 |
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Sep. 2007 | 2NVYS92U773000289 | Cummins ISL (see notes) |
Allison B500R (see notes) |
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40881 | Dec. 2007 | 2NVYS92U483000011 | Cummins ISL | Voith D864.5 |
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40882 | 2008 | 2NVYS92U383000050 | Cummins ISL | ZF 6HP604C |
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0059 | June 2011 | 4RKYS92U5C4500002 | Cummins ISL9 | ZF 6AP1700B |
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References
- ↑ Nova LFS artic in Quebec!?, cptdb.ca, retrieved on 2010-07-05
- ↑ Observations du jour, metrodemontreal.com, retrieved on 2010-07-05.
- ↑ Sightings at the Nova Bus factory, cptdb.ca, retrieved on 2010-07-05.
- Nova Bus LFS Artic Specifications (no longer available), novabus.com, retrieved on 2009-01-07
- Current Nova Bus LFS line Specifications, novabus.com, retrieved on 2010-11-08
- RTC Quebec List, busfanplace.com, retrieved on 209-01-07
- Personal notes & sightings