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Powering Canada’s Transit Future: Hydrogen and Electricity Strategies with Optimized Business Models

Join us at the 2025 ZEBTEC Meeting, Canada’s leading forum for advancing zero-emission transit technology and policy, to explore the future of wireless power and in-motion charging for public transit. Engage with top transit innovators, energy experts, and municipal leaders to address critical challenges and accelerate the shift toward clean, connected bus systems. Discover real-world applications of inductive charging, advancements in bus electrification, and collaborative strategies across borders and sectors. Ready to power the future of Canadian transit?
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AGENDA.

ZEBTEC August 2025 August 28, 2025
1:00 pm - 1:05 pm

Call to Order

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Powering Canada’s Transit Future: Hydrogen and Electricity Strategies with Optimized Business Models

1:00 pm - 1:05 pm

Approval of Agenda

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Motion to approve the agenda
1:00 pm - 1:05 pm

Approval of Past Minutes, Past Presentation

Virtual

Motion to approve past minutes and past presentations

1:05 pm - 1:15 pm

CUTRIC Updates

Virtual

Conference and sponsorship updates

Jess Smith
Jess Smith Manager: Commercialization & Operations, CUTRIC
1:15 pm - 1:15 pm

Rail innovation strategy updates

Virtual

Conference and sponsorship updates
1:20 pm - 1:25 pm

Session 1: Pan-Canadian ZEB Progress

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Session #1 Purpose To provide a data-driven snapshot of zero-emission bus adoption across Canada,
highlight key fleet electrification trends and challenges, and demonstrate analytical tools
like the ACES Big Data Trust and OPTA Dashboard that support informed decision-making and collaboration in advancing Canada’s green transit future.

1:25 pm - 1:35 pm

OPTA Dashboard / ACES Big Data Trust - CUTRIC

Virtual

Data and analytics tools empowering transit agencies and governments.
Supporting evidence-based decisions to accelerate zero-emission transit adoption.

Jessica Hanson
Jessica Hanson Project Manager, CUTRIC
Alexis Dunphy
Alexis Dunphy Project Manager, Sustainable Transit Initiatives, CUTRIC
1:35 pm - 1:50 pm

Launch of ZEB Database #6 - CUTRIC

Virtual

The latest national snapshot of zero-emission bus deployment in Canada.
Tracking trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping fleet electrification.

holly.hixson
holly.hixson Project Manager: Sustainable Transit Initiatives
1:50 pm - 1:55 pm

Session #2: Mapping Canada’s Energy Future

Virtual

Exploring hydrogen and electricity as strategic pathways for transit decarbonization.
Addressing industry challenges and practical solutions for powering fleets sustainably.

1:55 pm - 2:00 pm

Purpose

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To examine hydrogen and electricity strategies for Canada’s transit sector, highlight the
challenges of cost, retrofitting, and infrastructure, and share practical solutions that
support agencies in meeting decarbonization goals.

2:00 pm - 2:10 pm

Re-Powering Transit: Diesel to Electric Conversion - MTB

Virtual

Innovative solutions for converting diesel fleets to electric.
Addressing costs, retrofitting challenges, and pathways to fleet decarbonization.
2:10 pm - 2:20 pm

Hydrogen Pathways and Partnership - Charbone

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Exploring hydrogen’s role in Canada’s transit energy transition.
Building partnerships to develop fuelling infrastructure and accelerate adoption.

Daniel Charette
Daniel Charette Chief Operation Officer
2:20 pm - 2:30 pm

Q&A

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An open forum for participants to engage with speakers.
Clarifying insights, sharing perspectives, and addressing key transit questions.
Daniel Charette
Daniel Charette Chief Operation Officer
2:30 pm - 2:40 pm

CUTRIC Updates and data requests

Virtual

Latest organizational news and project developments.
Opportunities for members to contribute data and support ongoing research.
2:40 pm - 2:45 pm

Adjournment

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Closing remarks and summary of key takeaways.
Thanking participants and concluding the session.
2:45 pm - 2:45 pm

Motion to adjourn

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Formal conclusion of the meeting.
Acknowledging contributions and officially closing proceedings.

SPEAKERS

holly.hixson

Project Manager: Sustainable Transit Initiatives

Jessica Hanson

Project Manager, CUTRIC

Daniel Charette

Chief Operation Officer

Alexis Dunphy

Project Manager, Sustainable Transit Initiatives, CUTRIC

KEY
TAKEAWAYS

01.

VIRTUAL NETWORKING

Engage with transit agencies, engineers, policymakers, and energy experts advancing zero-emission mobility across Canada and beyond.

02.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Gain critical knowledge on the latest breakthroughs in wireless charging, in-motion systems, and fleet electrification strategies.

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REAL-WORLD CASE STUDIES

Explore pilot projects, municipal feasibility studies, and implementation lessons from leading-edge transit programs.

COLLABORATE

Join conversations that spark innovation—collaborate with peers to solve infrastructure, policy, and deployment challenges.

STAY AHEAD

Equip your organization with future-ready transit knowledge to lead in an evolving, zero-emission transportation landscape.

SHOWCASE YOUR COMMITMENT

Demonstrate your leadership in sustainability and transit innovation by participating in Canada’s foremost ZEB technology forum.