Nova Bus LFS Discussion

[East New York]

ENY's Preliminary NBQP Review

 

Novabus LFS $40,454,918 est.

-60 standard configuration($446,000), ZF Ecolife 6AP1200B, Carrier HVAC, hydraulic cooling system, and sealed beam headlamps.

-15 optional configuration($446,809), ZF Ecolife 6AP1200B, Carrier HVAC, electronic cooling system, and sealed beam headlamps.

-15 optional configuration($453,319), Allison B400R, Thermo King HVAC, hydraulic cooling system, and sealed beam headlamps.

-$40,261,830 for 90 buses.

-$67,240 for qualified testing, manuals, and diagnostic tools.

-$45,000 for tailpipe emission profile testing.

-$80,848 for training

*Delivery Complete

*Fleet 8000-8089

 

 

Rating: 4.67 out of 5

 

 

 

Unit Costs 5

Performance 4.5

Fuel Economy/Emissions 5

Unscheduled Maintenance 5

Major Subsystem evaluation N/A

Optional Equipment evaluation N/A

Driver response 4.75 (varied from depot to depot)

Customer response 3.75

 

 

Pros

- Fuel Efficient

- Rear Window

- Smooth comfortable ride

- Fast acceleration

- Resposive ZF Suspension

- Spacious driver area

- Ample leg room

- Efficient HVAC Packages, although the standard Carrier system seems to be slightly weeker than the optional Thermoking.

 

Cons

- Not as spacious of an interior

- Less than ample standing space

- Less than ample leg room in the rear section in the rear-facing seat area

- Minor issues not identified at this time

- Vapor Class Sensor on the rear door can become quite annoying on a crush loaded bus (TA Spec)