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The B9S was launched in 2002 to replace the Volvo B7L, although production of the latter continued. It was intended to replicate the success of the Volvo B10MA and Volvo B12MA. The new chassis was conceived as a mid-engined articulated bus, with low floor at least in 40% of its length and an engine
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