Zero Emission Transit Fund

CUTRIC's Zero Carbon Transit & Mobility Conference

Smart Vehicle Shuttle Technology Planning & Deployment

Canadian ZEB Database Report

Battery Electric Bus Demonstration & Integration Trial

Zero Emission Transit Fund

CUTRIC's Zero Carbon Transit & Mobility Conference

Smart Vehicle Shuttle Technology Planning & Deployment

Canadian ZEB Database Report

Battery Electric Bus Demonstration & Integration Trial

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.

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

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.

What We’ve Done

Our Featured Projects

Who We Work With

Our Featured Members

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

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.

When and Where

Upcoming Events

March

2023

PPU Committee #02_2023

The Bus Depot of the Future

April

2023

ZEB Committee #04_2023

Fuel Cell Electric Buses: New Developments and Improvements, Hydrogen As a Fuel For Transit

May

2023

Members Meeting #06

May

2023

ZEB Committee #05_2023

Interoperability, Asset Management and Cybersecurity

May

2023

PPU Committee #3

June

2023

ZEB Committee #06_2023

Smart Vehicles

June

2023

Members Meeting #07

Annual General Meeting

July

2023

PPU Committee #04_2023

Utility Tariff Structures

July

2023

ZEB Committee #07_2023

On-Demand and Para-Transit

September

2023

Members Meeting #08

September

2023

ZEB Committee #08_2023

Full Fleet Electrification

October

2023

PPU Committee #05

October

2023

Zero Carbon Transit & Mobility Conference – 2023

October

2023

ZEB Committee #09_2023

ZEB Manufacturing Developments

October

2023

ZEB Committee #09 2023

ZEB Manufacturing Developments, Trade and Investment Opportunities, Zero Emission Technology Commercialization in Transit

November

2023

ZEB Committee #10_2023

Year in Review

November

2023

ZEB Committee #10 2023

Year in Review

November

2023

Members Meeting #09

December

2023

PPU Committee #06_2023

A Year in Review

What We Have Accomplished

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Planned announcements of Zero Emission Buses in the next 3 years

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Battery-electric buses on the road as of February 2022

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Transit agencies committed to fleet electrification

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

CONTINUE READING

Our Recent Blog Posts

Nov 21

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, and future opportunities for zero-emission mass transit and smart rail systems. The upcoming Low Carbon Smart Mobility and Smart Rail Conference provide industry leaders […]

Nov 20

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 with a number of Canadian transit agencies in preparation for transit electrification. Through this experience, our consultants have conducted an immense amount of research […]

Mar 28

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 zero-emission bus landscape, identify their goals, and set their future expectations. Vision setting helps recognizing the community needs to improve air quality and enhance public […]

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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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...