Center for Transportation and the Environment

CTE is pleased to welcome new member, Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (MACH2)! MACH2, a coalition of states including Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, has been selected as one of seven national hubs to enter negotiations with the U.S. Department of Energy for up to $750 million in funding for the production, distribution, and consumption of clean hydrogen. Learn more ?? www.mach-2.com

Wishing safe travels and a happy #Thanksgiving to all!

Exciting news from CTE member BetterFleet! The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has successfully implemented BetterFleet's Charge Management System, taking its electric bus operations to the next level. ?? ? Learn more ?? https://lnkd.in/g8ccEan9

? ?? Are you a transit agency operating ZEBs for a year or more? CTE is currently seeking agencies to participate in a maintenance cost data analysis project through the Federal Transit Administration's Transit Vehicle Innovation Deployment Centers (TVIDC) program! “This project will provide valuable insights into the operational costs of different bus technologies, enabling agencies to properly plan and budget for successful deployments," said CTE Executive Director, Dan Raudebaugh. Participating agencies will receive customized reports outlining their maintenance costs and trends, providing them with valuable data to inform their decision-making processes. ?? Learn more and get involved: Contact Leslie Eudy at [email protected] https://lnkd.in/dpzYxBTr

?? Did you know? A well-structured ZEB Transition Plan can save transit agencies from project delays and operational challenges. Plan smart, minimize disruptions, and meet zero-emission goals with our Guidebook! https://lnkd.in/edkW-gnb #SustainableTransit #ZeroEmissionBuses #ZEBTransition

?? The journey to a zero-emission future starts with a solid plan! Our new ZEB Transition Planning Guidebook is here to help #transit agencies navigate challenges and unlock opportunities. Get ahead of the curve and start planning your fleet transition today: https://lnkd.in/edkW-gnb

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CTE is excited to announce a new project under the Federal Transit Administration’s Transit Vehicle Innovation Deployment Centers (TVIDC) program! ?? This initiative will analyze maintenance costs for battery #electricbuses (BEBs), #fuelcell electric buses (FCEBs), and traditional bus technologies, giving #transit agencies the data they need to plan smarter and transition confidently to zero-emission fleets. ? Detailed maintenance cost insights ? Sub-system & component-level analysis ? Custom reports for participating agencies ? A first-of-its-kind online comparison tool ??Are you a transit agency operating ZEBs for a year or more? CTE is currently seeking agencies to participate in this project. Learn more and get involved: Contact Leslie Eudy at [email protected] https://lnkd.in/dpzYxBTr

CTE is pleased to welcome our newest member, GTL Leasing! GTL offers operating leases for hydrogen transportation and storage equipment, compressor/dispenser stations, green fleet programs, and methanol reformer production units. As the largest lessor in the hydrogen space, they provide solutions that support their customers’ hydrogen projects and objectives. Learn more ? https://gtlleasing.com/

Many #PublicTransit agencies are moving beyond pilot phases to electrify more of their bus fleets, making energy resiliency crucial during grid outages. In his latest article, Marcus Gilmore of CTE Member ENGIE North America Inc. highlights how a?sustainable #microgrid provides emergency power and helps control #energy costs and carbon emissions daily. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/erP7x_MW