Nova Bus, a Canadian electric bus manufacturer and part of the Volvo Group, announces that it has recently been awarded a contract to produce the first 120 LFSe+ fully electric city buses for Calgary Transit. Production of these buses is scheduled to begin in 2027 at Nova Bus’ Canadian factories.“We are very honoured and proud of our +15-years partnership with Calgary Transit which continues with these 100% electric Nova Bus buses. These will complement the current Nova Bus fleet of CNG and Diesel buses that are providing daily transit services for the people of this great Canadian city. This is a remarkable achievement that demonstrates our shared commitment to innovation and sustainability for the well-being of the community,” said Paul Le Houillier, President of Nova Bus.The awarding of this contract to Nova Bus is part of Calgary Transit’s attempts at improving its service and decarbonizing its transit system. This investment, supported by the federal government, will increase the size of its bus fleet while diversifying its propulsion modes in public transit and reducing long-term costs.In a statement, Nova Bus stated that the LFSe+ city bus offers a 100% electric public transportation experience. The bus is reportedly equipped with two charging options, and can use overhead charging via a pantograph as well as a plug-in system using two sockets located on each side of the bus to facilitate route planning.  Share (ICE TORONTO)

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