SAINT-EUSTACHE, QC, NOVEMBER 20, 2018 – Bus manufacturer Nova Bus is very satisfied to announce the ongoing transport of 55 of its hybrid electric vehicles to the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). This story was achieved today by the TTC, the City of Toronto and the Government of Canada, in the presence of Adam Vaughan, Member of Parliament for Spadina-Fort York, and Toronto Mayor John Tory. This shipment is part of a massive order of 325 buses presented to Nova Bus by TTC after an intensive competition and evaluation period in 2017.
 
These next generation hybrid electric buses are driven by electric motors operated by on-board battery system, both of which are developed by BAE Systems. This allows better fuel economy and it lowers maintenance costs and emissions. In addition, all on-board systems such as doors, HVAC and power steering are fully electrified.
 
“We are very proud of this partnership which allows us to equip the TTC with the next generation Hybrid Electric buses and thus to contribute to the City of Toronto’s efforts to reduce its emissions,” said Martin Larose, Vice President and General Manager of Nova Bus. “Our company is a great player in sustainable urban transportation and we’re pleased to provide Toronto public transit passengers, quality buses that are dependable, safe and ecofriendly,” he added.
 
“The Government of Canada is investing in efficient public transit systems to help minimize traffic blockage and improve air quality,” said Adam Vaughan, Member of Parliament for Spadina–Fort York, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities. “The TTC’s new hybrid buses will benefit transit users across Toronto by providing modern new buses, while helping improve air quality and protecting the environment.”



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