Nova Bus unveils its new, long-range 100 percent electric LFSe+ bus in North American market

Nova Bus has introduced to the North American market its new 100 percent electric, long-range dual charging bus, the LFSe+, at the New York Public Transit Association conference in Albany, N.Y.

The new LFSe+ is the result of a combination between Nova Bus and the latest clean and sustainable technologies, all while maintaining the reliability of the LFS platform.

“We are very excited to physically unveil our LFSe+ in our home state of New York and mark an important moment in the history of Nova Bus,” said Martin Larose, president of Nova Bus. “We are taking another big step in the evolution of zero emission transportation, and I couldn’t be more proud to be a part of it. All of our buses use the LFS platform and are built with the finest expertise and workmanship of our colleagues based in Plattsburgh.”

Powered with up to 564 kWh on onboard energy, the LFSe+ will soon be in the streets of several cities across America, including Broome County, N.Y.

The new LFSe+ integrates the electric drive motor and next generation power electronics from BAE Systems, which uses advanced materials such as silicon carbide to improve heat management. The lower weight and increased power density of the BAE Systems technology also contribute to bus performance and durability. Powered by an integrated modular system, the electric drive motor decreases maintenance costs and emits no greenhouse gas emissions.