In a rapidly evolving industry, agencies are increasingly focusing on fleet diversification to boost flexibility and resilience, all while addressing their unique operational needs. The event featured six industry innovators who shared valuable presentations on their latest offerings, demonstrating how these solutions can aid in planning and managing mixed fleets.

CTE is proud to announce its continued success in developing winning proposals for transit agencies across the US through the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Low or No Emission Vehicle Program (Low-No) and the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program (Buses and Bus Facilities). Out of the nearly $1.5 billion awarded through both programs this year, the agencies that CTE supported were awarded more than $320 million.

The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) is bringing the 12th annual Zero Emission Bus Conference (ZEB Con) to the East Coast for the first time! August 27-29 in Philadelphia, PA, ZEB Con will convene bus and shuttle fleet managers, industry professionals, and climate advocates from around the world.

CTE partnered with the City of Lawrence, Kansas for a successful award under the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) 2021 Low or No Emission Vehicle Program (Low-No). Under this award, Lawrence Transit received funding to replace two diesel buses from its fleet with two 40’ 686kWh GILLIG battery electric buses (BEBs), marking the second phase of the “Electrify Lawrence” Transit BEB deployment project.

Infrastructure Week and the passage of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 offer a timely opportunity to highlight how airports can electrify airport ground vehicles, which include vehicles and equipment that service both landside and airside operations at an airport. However, if this electrification is to occur, airports first need to plan.

The Center for Transportation and the Environment hosted its 11th annual Zero Emission Bus Conference (ZEB Con) at the San Diego Town and Country Resort from September 26 to 28, attracting a record-breaking attendance of more than 700 enthusiastic participants.

The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) will host the 11th annual Zero Emission Bus Conference (ZEB Con), taking place September 26-28, 2023, in San Diego, CA. The conference will bring together bus and shuttle fleet managers, industry professionals, and climate advocates from around the globe to share knowledge on electrifying public and private transportation fleets.