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Local government fleets operate a variety of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles that range from lawnmowers, to passenger vehicles, to heavy-duty refuse trucks and construction equipment. These complex fleets typically offer easy opportunities for electrification wins that can produce substantial operational savings. However, the state of the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) market readiness varies across vehicle and equipment sectors. As a result, ZEV transition planning based on EV availability, feasibility, and suitability is a critical success factor in municipal fleet electrification.

TCRP Research Report 256: Resilient Zero-Emission Transit Bus Fleets: A Guide provides a step-by-step approach to adapt existing resilience plans, originally designed for internal combustion engine fleets, to the distinct requirements of ZEBs. This comprehensive framework guides agencies through assessing potential threats, evaluating risks, and implementing cost-effective resilience strategies.

As the US policy environment evolves, it is more critical than ever to demonstrate the positive economic impacts of the transition to alternative fueled vehicles. Lawmakers are focused on the economic and workforce benefits these vehicles may provide to their constituents, shifting focus from climate and health benefits highlighted in the previous administration.

On September 9, 2025, the world will celebrate the sixth annual World EV Day™, a global movement that brings together communities, companies, and policymakers to recognize the progress of electric mobility.

The 2025 School Transportation News (STN) EXPO West brought together leaders from across the school transportation industry to share lessons learned, challenges, and opportunities as districts move toward cleaner, more efficient fleets.

The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) proudly announces that Niki Rinaldi El-Abd, Senior Managing Consultant and head of CTE’s Berkeley, California office has been appointed to the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Board of Directors for a three-year term beginning in 2025.

Communities across Kauaʻi, Maui, and Hawaiʻi are one step closer to cleaner, quieter transit options with the delivery of four battery-electric buses (BEBs) to each island. This project, supported by the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE), the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and local counties, lays the groundwork for reducing air pollution and improving public health through modern zero-emission vehicles.

With the Low or No Emission Grant Program (Low-No) application window closing in mid-July, CTE’s Policy team is reflecting on key changes in this year’s Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and anticipated programmatic shifts under the Trump Administration.

At CTE, we’ve always believed that advancing clean transportation is about more than just reducing emissions—it’s about creating healthier communities, good jobs, and a more resilient future. Our 2024 Impact Report reflects that belief, and we’re proud to share some of the stories, numbers, and milestones that defined our work over the past year.