Cait Sith Posted May 31, 2013 Share #126 Posted May 31, 2013 And here we have it folks, some good ol' NovaBus LFS CNG. I personally LOVE the way this thing looks!http://www.flickr.com/photos/vehicle-images/8898944001/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/vehicle-images/8899564648/in/photostream/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metro CSW Posted May 31, 2013 Share #127 Posted May 31, 2013 And here we have it folks, some good ol' NovaBus LFS CNG. I personally LOVE the way this thing looks! http://www.flickr.com/photos/vehicle-images/8898944001/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/vehicle-images/8899564648/in/photostream/ Good lord, that looks.... genius. Yeah.... I trying not to use the same words over and over again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo19 Posted May 31, 2013 Share #128 Posted May 31, 2013 And here we have it folks, some good ol' NovaBus LFS CNG. I personally LOVE the way this thing looks! http://www.flickr.com/photos/vehicle-images/8898944001/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/vehicle-images/8899564648/in/photostream/ Way better than the first pics released. I can only wish for it's success down here in Cali. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaveragejoe Posted June 2, 2013 Share #129 Posted June 2, 2013 Way better than the first pics released. I can only wish for it's success down here in Cali. Thats because the 1st one was a converted to CNG from an older demo, this one is build CNG from brand new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo19 Posted June 2, 2013 Share #130 Posted June 2, 2013 If that's the case they should've just built a new demo from the start. Screw it, at the least the final looks streamlined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTA1992 Posted June 3, 2013 Share #131 Posted June 3, 2013 And here we have it folks, some good ol' NovaBus LFS CNG. I personally LOVE the way this thing looks! http://www.flickr.com/photos/vehicle-images/8898944001/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/vehicle-images/8899564648/in/photostream/ Nova, WHY?! I swear, I find CNG buses to be extremely aesthetically unappealing. I mean, the Nova LFS is still sexy as hell, but that hump is just something I hate looking at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailBus63 Posted June 5, 2013 Share #132 Posted June 5, 2013 Nova, WHY?! Gotta put those big tanks somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo19 Posted June 5, 2013 Share #133 Posted June 5, 2013 Why the complaints? The extra equipment seems streamlined with the rest of the bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VII 4 Life Posted June 5, 2013 Share #134 Posted June 5, 2013 Nova, WHY?! I swear, I find CNG buses to be extremely aesthetically unappealing. I mean, the Nova LFS is still sexy as hell, but that hump is just something I hate looking at.It could have been more streamlined like the XN40, but it's not so bad. Hopefully they'll improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaveragejoe Posted June 8, 2013 Share #135 Posted June 8, 2013 Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC) have ordered 33 LFS for this year to replace older 1st gen LFS's along with a tag on order of 33 LFS to be spit with both Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) and Société de transport de Laval (STL). This is an emergency order for 2013 as the province's (ATUQ) order in 2014 is for LFS HEV. To make service this year RTL has even bought back some retired Classics to make service. http://www.lapresse.ca/le-soleil/actualites/transports/201306/05/01-4658237-le-rtc-autorise-a-effectuer-un-achat-pressant-dautobus.php?utm_categorieinterne=trafficdrivers&utm_contenuinterne=cyberpresse_B13b_la-capitale_577_section_POS4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share #136 Posted October 24, 2014 NFTA: FIRST LFS NATURAL GAS BUS PARTNERSHIP IN THE UNITED STATES FOR NOVA BUS Nova Bus has confirmed an $11 million contract with Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) for 20 LFS Natural Gas buses, with options for up to 166 buses over the following 5 years. Buses will run in the streets of the Buffalo Niagara region starting in early 2016. NFTA plans to use the new Nova LFS Natural Gas to replace vehicles that were purchased between 1996 and 2000 and have exceeded their useful lives. The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority oversees public transportation in Erie and Niagara counties in New York State and contributes to quality of life improvements in the Buffalo Niagara region, such as smart mobility. “Renewing our partnership with NFTA is a welcome opportunity to strengthen our presence in the State of New York,” said Jean-Pierre Baracat, President of Nova Bus. “Nova Bus is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its Plattsburgh plant this year and we are thrilled to sign a new contract with fellow New Yorkers NFTA,” he added. The buses will be assembled in New York State and meet Buy America requirements. Nova Bus and the Volvo Group rely on a network of more than 350 component suppliers in the United States, including 47 in New York State alone. Read more from Source: NovaBus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The TransitMan Posted October 26, 2014 Share #137 Posted October 26, 2014 NFTA: FIRST LFS NATURAL GAS BUS PARTNERSHIP IN THE UNITED STATES FOR NOVA BUS Nova Bus has confirmed an $11 million contract with Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) for 20 LFS Natural Gas buses, with options for up to 166 buses over the following 5 years. Buses will run in the streets of the Buffalo Niagara region starting in early 2016. NFTA plans to use the new Nova LFS Natural Gas to replace vehicles that were purchased between 1996 and 2000 and have exceeded their useful lives. The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority oversees public transportation in Erie and Niagara counties in New York State and contributes to quality of life improvements in the Buffalo Niagara region, such as smart mobility. “Renewing our partnership with NFTA is a welcome opportunity to strengthen our presence in the State of New York,” said Jean-Pierre Baracat, President of Nova Bus. “Nova Bus is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its Plattsburgh plant this year and we are thrilled to sign a new contract with fellow New Yorkers NFTA,” he added. The buses will be assembled in New York State and meet Buy America requirements. Nova Bus and the Volvo Group rely on a network of more than 350 component suppliers in the United States, including 47 in New York State alone. Read more from Source: NovaBus This COULD be interesting! I wish NovaBus well with their CNG buses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaveragejoe Posted October 31, 2014 Share #138 Posted October 31, 2014 NFTA: FIRST LFS NATURAL GAS BUS PARTNERSHIP IN THE UNITED STATES FOR NOVA BUS Nova Bus has confirmed an $11 million contract with Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) for 20 LFS Natural Gas buses, with options for up to 166 buses over the following 5 years. Buses will run in the streets of the Buffalo Niagara region starting in early 2016. NFTA plans to use the new Nova LFS Natural Gas to replace vehicles that were purchased between 1996 and 2000 and have exceeded their useful lives. The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority oversees public transportation in Erie and Niagara counties in New York State and contributes to quality of life improvements in the Buffalo Niagara region, such as smart mobility. “Renewing our partnership with NFTA is a welcome opportunity to strengthen our presence in the State of New York,” said Jean-Pierre Baracat, President of Nova Bus. “Nova Bus is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its Plattsburgh plant this year and we are thrilled to sign a new contract with fellow New Yorkers NFTA,” he added. The buses will be assembled in New York State and meet Buy America requirements. Nova Bus and the Volvo Group rely on a network of more than 350 component suppliers in the United States, including 47 in New York State alone. Read more from Source: NovaBus Hamilton Ontario's HSR is also getting LFS CNGs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East New York Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share #139 Posted February 17, 2016 Follow up of NFTA's CNG Pilot. As of right now, it is reported that Nova is celebrating a smooth introduction of the CNG model, with only minor issues that are to be expected with any new model. I will closly monitor these buses myself to see how Nova will fair in the natural gas market. Photo Courtesy NFTA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted February 18, 2016 Share #140 Posted February 18, 2016 They make their buses looks hideous. Why does the tank need to look so deformed? The New Flyers and Orion's make it actually look good. Especially the Orion VII CNGs and New Flyer XN40s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Sith Posted February 18, 2016 Share #141 Posted February 18, 2016 They make their buses looks hideous. Why does the tank need to look so deformed? The New Flyers and Orion's make it actually look good. Especially the Orion VII CNGs and New Flyer XN40s. To me, it looks more streamlined than the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailBus63 Posted February 19, 2016 Share #142 Posted February 19, 2016 The more important factors are build quality, performance and reliability and durability. How good a bus looks is a minor factor, although I don't think it looks bad at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM5 via Woodhaven Posted February 19, 2016 Share #143 Posted February 19, 2016 I prefer the tank structure of the New Flyer CNG's, but the bus doesn't look too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAlam Posted October 10, 2017 Share #144 Posted October 10, 2017 On 2/17/2016 at 2:08 AM, East New York said: Follow up of NFTA's CNG Pilot. As of right now, it is reported that Nova is celebrating a smooth introduction of the CNG model, with only minor issues that are to be expected with any new model. I will closly monitor these buses myself to see how Nova will fair in the natural gas market. Photo Courtesy NFTA I know I shouldn't be bumping old thread, but after long hiatus due to moving out of the city, and getting to ride these first hand. These buses are amazing the MTA is really missing out with all their investments with New Flyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted October 28, 2017 Share #145 Posted October 28, 2017 53 minutes ago, James Goodwin said: What's taking Nova so long to deploy buses? Those 2016-2017 Nova LFSAs should have been here and over with already. They're in the depotofrelax.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenEleven Posted October 28, 2017 Share #146 Posted October 28, 2017 5 hours ago, James Goodwin said: What's taking Nova so long to deploy buses? Those 2016-2017 Nova LFSAs should have been here and over with already. 5439 went to be wrapped in the new scheme and fitted with the new driver/passenger amenities. (Pedestrian warning system, monitors, passenger counting, etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLX9304 Posted October 28, 2017 Share #147 Posted October 28, 2017 6 hours ago, James Goodwin said: What's taking Nova so long to deploy buses? Those 2016-2017 Nova LFSAs should have been here and over with already. You don't say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAlam Posted October 29, 2017 Share #148 Posted October 29, 2017 10 hours ago, SevenEleven said: 5439 went to be wrapped in the new scheme and fitted with the new driver/passenger amenities. (Pedestrian warning system, monitors, passenger counting, etc.) Took them long enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielhg121 Posted October 29, 2017 Share #149 Posted October 29, 2017 I don’t think Nova is bad even though they are incredibly late with this order. Buses get sent back to New Flyer all the time for different reasons. I tend to like Nova’s ride quality better than New Flyer’s (LFSA vs. XD60). New Flyer feels like they’re pushing the entire order out in like a day. Nova goes pretty slowly. Ehhhhh, it’s a hard balance. Maybe Nova is incredibly busy with other bus orders because their quality is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Bus Co. Posted October 29, 2017 Share #150 Posted October 29, 2017 2 hours ago, James Goodwin said: No wonder why the MTA is giving the bigger balance of the new fleets to New Flyer. They tend to deliver buses much quicker. Look, we are already seeing our first XN60s coming in for testing. Nova can't even deliver #5440. Nova's U.S. factory is in Plattsburgh, NY (about 320 miles from NYC). New Flyer's U.S. factory is in St. Cloud, MN (almost 1300 miles). How does New Flyer deliver faster from four times as far away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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