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CUTRIC’s 6th Annual Zero Emission Transit & Mobility Conference
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October 22-23, 2024
Burlington Convention Centre
March 20, 2024
Smart Rail Innovation
Conference 2024
Join us at the Canadian Smart Rail Innovation Summit, a groundbreaking conference that brings together industry experts, innovators, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore the latest advancements and challenges in the realm of smart rail innovation in Canada.
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
OUR PROJECTS
Pan-Canadian Battery Electric Bus Demonstration & Integration Trial
This project is the first in the world to design, develop and integrate battery electric buses (BEBs)
with charging systems that can inter-operate interactively despite being made by different manufacturers.
March 20, 2024
Smart Rail Innovation
Conference 2024
Join us at the Canadian Smart Rail Innovation Summit, a groundbreaking conference that brings together industry experts, innovators, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore the latest advancements and challenges in the realm of smart rail innovation in Canada.
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
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.
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
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.

How We Can Help
Become a Member
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.
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.
Leading the Charge
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LATEST MEDIA
News & Media
CUTRIC report reveals shortage of utility-led transportation electrification strategies
Zero Emission Transit
Fund launches with
$2.75-BIL purse
London Transit Commission
receives potential first
steps for electric buses
All aboard? London Transit
eyes political backing,
cash for electric buses
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What You Can Expect at CUTRIC’s Low Carbon Smart Mobility and Smart Rail Conference
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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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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 […]