Volvo subsidiary Nova Bus has announced it will be delivering 80 fully-electric urban buses to York, Canada.
Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2026, with the buses being manufactured at Nova Bus’s Saint-Eustache (Québec) plant.
President of Nova Bus, Mr. Paul Le Houillier, said:
“We are thrilled to have been awarded contract because it not only demonstrates our expertise in electric bus manufacturing but also reinforces our position as a leader in sustainable public transit solutions. Being at the forefront of the electrification of public transport is a commitment we take very seriously, and this new contract serves as strong evidence of that.”
The Volvo-owned electric bus company recently announced it would be stopping production in the States due to more business success in Canada.
The regional municipality of York will continue to purchase and deploy electric buses to help support their goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
With an aim to have a fully electric bus fleet by 2050, the whole fleet is expected to reduce emissions by approximately 15,982 tons annually.
The LFSe+ (Low Floor Series Electric Plus) urban bus delivers a 100% electric transit experience, featuring fully-electrified accessories and meeting the most rigorous battery electric vehicle standards.
These electric buses are also equipped with two charging options and support overhead charging via a pantograph as well as a plug-in system, with 564 kWh of onboard energy storage.
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