OUR SERVICES

Canada's Zero Emission
Transit Fund

Transit Agencies across Canada can benefit from Infrastructure Canada’s investment of $10 million
through the Zero Emission Transit Fund over five years for zero emission transit planning services.
CUTRIC can help transit agencies meet their decarbonization goals through this funding agreement.

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research & Resources

Canadian ZEB Database ™ Report

This report reveals that while there has been an increase in battery-electric bus and fuel-cell
electric bus promises, orders, and deployments, transit agencies will need a significant amount
of planning and support to escalate the process to meet Canada’s target of 5,000 ZEBs by 2026

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OUR PROJECTS

Smart Rail Innovation
Program

To contribute to climate change through transportation innovations and initiatives,
CUTRIC has expanded its areas of technological expertise to increase the potential value
to initiate rail innovation projects. We want to hear from our rail industry experts on how we
can further contribute to innovative rail projects in Canada.

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EVENTS

Low Carbon Smart Mobility &
Smart Rail Technology Conference

A SHARED ROUTE A NET ZERO FUTURE


Canada’s only conference that focuses specifically on zero-emission mass transit and smart rail technologies


November 28 – 30, 2022

Scarborough Convention Centre


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Who We Are

Bringing Change to the Zero Emission Transit Industry

The Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) is a socially responsible non-profit organization that spearheads, designs, and launches technology and commercialization projects that advance next-generation zero-carbon mobility and transportation solutions across Canada.

It also develops low-cost simulation tools that help transit agencies across Canada and the United States predict how their electric buses, hydrogen fuel cell buses and autonomous smart vehicles (for first kilometre/last kilometre solutions) will operate in real-time on roads and in service.

Our Vision

We strive to make Canada a global leader in low-carbon smart mobility technologies across heavy-duty and light-duty platforms, including advanced transit, transportation, and integrated mobility applications.

Our Mission

Our mission is to support the commercialization of technologies through industry-led collaborative research, development, demonstration, and integration (RDD&I) projects that bring innovative design to Canada’s low-carbon smart mobility eco-system.

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Join our network of over 120 transit innovation leaders and get exclusive access to content, meetings, discounts and training opportunities for consultants or industry stakeholders.

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Leading the ZEvolution™

NFI is a leading independent global provider of sustainable bus and motor coach solutions. Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions.

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Leading the Charge

Sign up for NFI’s Leading the Charge e-newsletter for the latest innovations in buses and coaches, technology, infrastructure and updates on workforce development.

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When and Where

Upcoming Events

June
2023
15
ZEB Committee #5

Fuel Cell Electric Buses: New developments and improvements, hydrogen as a fuel for transit
June
2023
20
Members Meeting #7

Annual General Meeting
July
2023
18
PPU Committee #4

Utility Positioning As Energy Producer in Provincial Hydrogen Strategies
July
2023
25
ZEB Committee #6

ZEB Manufacturing Developments, Trade and Investment Opportunities, Zero Emission Technology Commercialization in Transit
September
2023
5
Members Meeting #8
September
2023
19
ZEB Committee #7

Long Term Battery Degradation & Refurbishment Costs
October
2023
5
PPU Committee #5

Grid Stability and Disaster Management Planning for Electrified Public Transit Agencies
October
2023
17
5th Annual Zero Emission Transit & Mobility Conference – 2023
October
2023
26
ZEB Committee #8

BEB Battery Failures and Catastrophic Fires
November
2023
21
ZEB Committee #9

Cross-Comparative Performance of ZEBs: Win, Lose or Draw After Five Years of Cross
November
2023
28
Members Meeting #9
December
2023
7
PPU Committee #6

Energy Trading Through BEBs and FCEBs: Carbon Pricing Nationally & Provincially and Using Carbon Markets to Generate Transit Revenue

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LATEST MEDIA

News & Media

CUTRIC report reveals shortage of utility-led transportation electrification strategies

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Zero Emission Transit
Fund launches with
$2.75-BIL purse

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London Transit Commission
receives potential first
steps for electric buses

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All aboard? London Transit
eyes political backing,
cash for electric buses

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Our Recent Blog Posts

Nov 21

What You Can Expect at CUTRIC’s Low Carbon Smart Mobility and Smart Rail Conference

What You Can Expect at CUTRIC’s Low Carbon Smart Mobility and Smart Rail Conference

The mass adoption of electrified transit and charging infrastructure is right around the corner and policymakers, academics, and engineers are all interested in roll-out plans, lessons learned from past attempts, […]

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Nov 20

Best Practices & Key Considerations for Transit Electrification

Best Practices & Key Considerations for Transit Electrification

Over the past five years, CUTRIC has successfully established itself as a Canadian leader in electric bus technology and research, as well as financial innovation and knowledge. CUTRIC has worked […]

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Mar 28

How to begin your decarbonization journey

How to begin your decarbonization journey

CUTRIC follows 10 basic steps to help organizations reach their decarbonization and climate action plan goals.  https://cutric-crituc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HPJAV1XD5ZFRJZ1J-1.mp4 1. Strategic Focus This initial step helps the transit agency to understand the […]

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Blog
Key Considerations for Smart Vehicle Shuttle Technology Planning & Deployment in Canada
 “Smart Vehicle Shuttle Technology as a Transit Solution: Commercial Considerations for Planning and Deployment in Canada” is a report that is a part of CUTRIC’s Knowledge Series in Low Carbon...
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Take a Look Inside Canada’s Landmark Zero Emission Transit Fund (ZETF)
Public transit is a fact of life for millions of Canadians, whether we live in the country’s largest cities or smallest municipalities. In the not-too-distant future, transit riders from coast...
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Blog
Best Practices & Key Considerations for Transit Electrification
Over the past five years, CUTRIC has successfully established itself as a Canadian leader in electric bus technology and research, as well as financial innovation and knowledge. CUTRIC has worked...
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