Publications

This Guidebook is intended to give public transit fleet operators the knowledge necessary to plan for a full fleet transition to zero-emission technologies with a ZEB Transition Plan.

This blueprint identifies the lowest cost to electrify a school bus fleet by evaluating various approaches for full electrification, determining lowest total cost of infrastructure, and evaluating energy cost options to accelerate electric school bus adoption throughout the State of California.

As part of the U.S. Department of Energy-funded Southeast Alternative Fuel Deployment Partnership (DE-EE0008260), the purpose of this study is to analyze and assess opportunities, costs, and benefits of using compressed natural gas (CNG) station locations in the Southeast Alternative Fuel Deployment Partnership (SEAFDP) for future hydrogen fueling infrastructure deployment.

As part of the California Climate Investments and Low Carbon Transportation Investments Program, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) funded the Fuel Cell Electric Bus Commercialization Consortium to advance the development of fuel cell technology in heavy-duty vehicle applications. CTE led the project, which started in 2017.

An alternative to battery-electric buses (BEBs) for transit agencies pursuing zero-emissions vehicles is hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).

At the request of Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), the Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) conducted an independent study to formulate a roadmap and cost assessment for transitioning the entire U.S. transit fleet to zero-emission vehicles (ZEV).

This report provides conclusions from the Transit Vehicle Innovation Deployment Centers Advisory Panel for improving and expanding the deployment of ZEBs.

This resource is designed to educate transit agencies on current best practices for zero-emission bus deployments. Whether you're a seasoned ZEB champion or looking to deploy your first bus, the guidebook is a useful tool in navigating the journey towards zero-emissions.

This paper explores the benefits and challenges of joint procurement for zero-emission buses in the North American market.

An alternative to battery-electric buses (BEBs) for transit agencies pursuing zero-emissions vehicles is hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).

For transit agencies considering fleet electrification, a strong relationship with the local electric utility is critical, as adding ZEVs to your fleet could lead to you becoming one of your utility's largest customers.

This report evaluates the effects of changing weather on zero emission bus performance. The report relies on selected data that was made available to the Study Team from transit agencies that have deployed hydrogen fuel cell and battery electric zero emission buses.

An alternative to battery-electric buses (BEBs) for transit agencies pursuing zero-emissions vehicles is hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).

CTE responded to the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis's Request for Information with policy recommendations for reaching net-zero emissions in the United States by 2050.

LexTran deployed a fleet of opportunity-charged battery electric buses. Learn more about the project and lessons learned along the way.

Global transit leaders share their experience with fuel cell electric buses as a viable clean transportation solution.