The customer, ATUQ, is a consortium consisting of the province’s nine transit authorities.
Nova Bus receives 475 hybrid bus order
The customer, ATUQ, is a consortium consisting of the province’s nine transit authorities.
February 14, 2013
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“This order underlines the strong relationship ATUQ and Nova Bus have developed over the years,” said Jean-Pierre Baracat, president of Nova Bus. “ATUQ has renewed its confidence in our vehicles once again, and we are glad to continue to work together to further enhance transit services in our communities.”
Compared with conventional diesel-powered buses, the Nova LFS HEV offers approximately 30% lower fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. In parallel with the continued enhancement of hybrid technology, Nova Bus is working on the development of other environmentally optimized solutions, such as plug-in hybrids and all-electric buses.
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