Center for Transportation and the Environment

?? 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

?? Tomorrow in #Nashville! CTE's Executive Director, Dan Raudebaugh, will be a panelist at the #SoutheastEnergySummit, hosted by the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance. ? Will EVs Crash the Grid? ?? Breakout 2C ?? 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM With over 740,000 plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) registered in the Southeast, the region is at the forefront of EV adoption. But what does this mean for our power grid? Dan will join utility experts to discuss the grid's capacity, challenges, and the innovative solutions shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Don’t miss this critical conversation! #EVFuture #CleanTransportation

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Buses are the workhorse of American transit. Ensuring our nation’s buses are in peak condition is crucial for maintaining a reliable transportation system. Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, FTA has invested nearly $5.5 billion to help transit agencies nationwide upgrade and expand their fleets with state-of-the-art, American-made buses and facilities. Since 2021, over 400 projects in 48 states have received federal funding, adding over 4,600 low and no-emission buses to the road, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fostering a more sustainable and connected future. #3YearsofBIL bit.ly/3AGJ3WG

? ?? New Resource: CTE's comprehensive Zero-Emission Bus Transition Planning Guidebook provides a step-by-step roadmap to help your #transit agency navigate the complexities of transitioning to a #zeroemission bus fleet. Inside, you'll discover: ? A nine-phase framework to guide your transition ? Key success factors to ensure your plan’s effectiveness ? Best practices for overcoming challenges ? Strategies for securing funding, optimizing infrastructure, and acquiring vehicles Download this free resource today ?? https://lnkd.in/edkW-gnb

#ICYMI You can watch last week's webinar, Infrastructure Planning for Zero-Emission Bus Deployment in California, on-demand on our website! https://lnkd.in/d7D45wYp