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Who We Are
Bringing Change to the Zero Emissions Transit Industry
CUTRIC is a national consortium of innovation leaders. Our members lead the design, development and launch of low-carbon smart mobility projects across Canada.
CUTRIC offers a suite of business and networking opportunities, technical planning events, conferences, discounts, government advocacy and thought leadership.
initiatives allied to low-carbon smart
mobility:
Innovative commercialization projects that focus on “integration trials” over the long-term,
rather than one-off pilots
Simulation/modelling of battery electric buses (BEBs), fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs) and electric low-speed autonomous shuttles, as well as greenhouse gas relative measure analysis
Learning and training opportunities for all CUTRIC members
Networking opportunities (workshops, technical seminars, conferences, webinars)
Government outreach and lobbying efforts on behalf of low-carbon smart mobility that is technically-informed and evidence-based
Memberships
Why Join CUTRIC?
By joining CUTRIC, your organization becomes part of a network representing the collective
interests of the zero-emission and autonomous vehicle industry.
Members enjoy discounts on products, services and events.
Access to Members-only technical sessions and project planning workshops with transit agencies and cities focused on low-carbon smart mobility commercialization projects
Access to CUTRIC’s Annual Membership Directory containing detailed Member Designate contact information
Access to sponsorship opportunities for nationally-profiled events, which include dedicated keynote and key panel speaking opportunities
Discounted rates for CUTRIC’s nationally-profiled conferences and webinars, including first-offering for sponsorship, keynote and panel-speaking opportunities prior to non-member
Access to introductions to specific members to inform other members of new technologies and collaborative opportunities
CUTRIC produces research reports and exclusive webinars/sessions with our project partners to present research and new technologies.
Access to all CUTRIC consultation reports from Members-only technical planning sessions, including CUTRIC-CRITUC Low Carbon Smart Mobility Knowledge Series on electric bus, hydrogen fuel cell bus and connected and autonomous shuttle technologies.
Access to content of CUTRIC’s Canadian ZEB Database™ which tracks the state of Canadian transit electrification.
Receipt of up-to-date and dynamic education on new technologies in low carbon smart mobility that cities may seek to procure and integrate into their mobility systems in the future
Access to strategic insights into the ongoing research emanating from CUTRIC-funded zero-emissions bus (ZEB) and smart vehicle research with more than two dozen universities and colleges across Canada, as captured in CUTRIC’s National Academic Committees (NACs).
CUTRIC represents the interests of its members through targeted meetings with key decision makers in government at the federal, provincial and local levels, and members can participate in many of these meetings.
Participation in the formation of CUTRIC’s annual and quarterly lobby messages, as relevant, at the federal, provincial and municipal levels.
Facilitated exposure to Ministers and senior decision-makers in government within project-specific Lobby Day efforts in British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec and federally on a regular and annual basis.
Participation in the formation of CUTRIC’s lobby messages, as relevant, at the federal, provincial and municipal levels.
CUTRIC provides high quality research and consulting services including:
Predictive ZEB Performance Modelling: Robust and in-depth electrification performance assessments and guidance plans based on physics-based simulations for transit agencies and municipalities considering ZEB technologies (such as battery electric buses (BEBs), hydrogen fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs) and autonomous electric low-speed shuttles (e-LSAs or “smart shuttles”) to support procurements and deployment. This modelling work considers specific service areas, topographical conditions, service schedules, ridership and vehicle configurations.
Empirical Validation: High-quality empirical analyses of ZEB and smart shuttle operational data and validation of predictive models.
Literature Reviews, Market Research, SWOT & PESTLE Analyses: Sophisticated industry and technology-based research studies including literature reviews, market scans, interview-based studies, focus group studies, technical consultation studies, as well as SWOT and PESTLE analyses. CUTRIC also develops business case analyses for clients exploring ZEB technologies.
Funding Proposal Preparation: High-quality proposal preparation on behalf of CUTRIC members, including support in the development of co-bids/co-submissions to public tenders that involve CUTRIC’s simulation tools with consulting partners within the consortium. CUTRIC can operate as a sub-contractor/sub-consultant or as a principal lead in a bidding process associated with ZEB or smart shuttle analyses, predictive or empirical research, or roll-out plans for cities.
- CUTRIC also leads major consortium-wide funding bids, solicited and unsolicited, such as the 2016-2018 TransLink-York Region-Brampton Electric Vehicle Innovation and Demonstration Proposal, and upcoming funding bids for the consortium’s ACES Big Data Trust Proposal and Pan-Canadian Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Bus Demonstration & Integration Trial.
CUTRIC delivers high quality program management for the development and successful launch of demonstration projects and supports stakeholders throughout the total life of the project.
Participation in the formation of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) specifications for the National Smart Vehicle Project (ongoing). [Participation does not grant a right to be incorporated as a necessary vendor or product provider.]
Participation in the formation of a National Joint Procurement of Zero-Emission Buses (CUTZEB) to support mass joint procurement across Canada. [Participation does not grant a right to be incorporated as a necessary vendor or product provider.]
Support for the development of novel business plans in the form of Innovation P3© models which detail a strategy for asset acquisition, operations and maintenance as well as financing (with possible design and build components) to support upfront capital investments and long-term operations of low carbon smart-mobility commercialization and deployments projects nationwide
Access to CUTRIC’s Power Providers and Utilities (PPU) Transit Decarbonization Committee to enable the widespread development, design, launch and integration of high- and low-powered standardized electric transit bus services across Canada, as well as hydrogen fuel cell electric transit bus services, within relevant regulatory frameworks and empirically-driven electricity market solutions offered by the sector. [wherein Utility Members of CUTRIC benefit from the additional Charter right to vote on PPU voting matters, per the PPU Charter].
- Engagement in collective discussions regarding the role of regulators and legislators in framing and shaping the electricity sector in the near- and long-term future to support effective, low-cost and fair electrified transit and transportation systems integration
MEMBERSHIPS
Types Of Memberships & Fees
Membership is valid from January 1 – December 31 of each calendar year. Membership
applies to the parent company and includes global representation.
- Transit Members can engage in all CUTRIC membership services and attend all CUTRIC Members-only Committees, including the monthly Zero-Emission Bus (ZEB) Committee and the bi-monthly Power Providers and Utilities (PPU) Transit Decarbonization Committee.
- Transit Members can engage directly in CUTRIC commercial project proposals, funding activities and project development, including major initiatives like CUTRIC’s National Smart Vehicle Demonstration & Integration Trial, it’s emerging “Phase Two” hydrogen fuel cell bus project, and its new national ACES Data Trust initiative for transit data, among others.
- Transit Agency Members lead CUTRIC’s CUTZEB™ Joint Procurement Centre starting in 2022.
- Transit Agency Members can engage in CUTRIC’s federal Five Point Plan for federal technology funding initiatives focused on the transit industry.
- Transit Agencies also learn and compare the costs and benefits of alternative propulsion technology for fleets depending on individual Transit Agency conditions through CUTRIC’s RoutΣ.i™ 3.0 tool kit and other allied low-carbon and zero-emission analytical tools.
- CUTRIC facilitates complex technological project management and pursues funding support through competitive and unsolicited bids on behalf of its Members.
- Fees are based on the number of vehicles in operation (all modes of transportation including conventional, trolleys, streetcars, and specialized).
- 2000+ Buses~ $15,747
- 1700–1999 Buses~ $14,060
- 1500–1699 Buses~ $12,372
- 1300–1499 Buses~ $10,123
- 1100–1299 Buses~ $7,873
- 900–1099 Buses~ $6,749
- 700–899 Buses~ $5,624
- 500–699 Buses~ $4,499
- 300–499 Buses~ $3,374
- 100–299 Buses~ $2,250
- 11–99 Buses~ $1,125
- 1–10 Buses~ $900
- Industry Members can engage in all CUTRIC membership services and attend all CUTRIC Members-only Committees, including the monthly Zero-Emission Bus (ZEB) Committee and the bi-monthly Power Providers and Utilities (PPU) Transit Decarbonization Committee.
- Industry Members can engage directly in CUTRIC commercial project proposals, funding activities and project development, including major initiatives like CUTRIC’s National Smart Vehicle Demonstration & Integration Trial, it’s emerging “Phase Two” hydrogen fuel cell bus project, and its new national ACES Data Trust initiative for transit data.
- Industry Members can engage in CUTRIC’s federal Five Point Plan for federal technology funding initiatives focused on the transit industry.
- CUTRIC facilitates complex technological project management and pursues funding support through competitive and unsolicited bids on behalf of its Members.
- Fees are based on the number of global employees.
- Large Private Enterprise (500+ Employees) ~ $34,755
- Medium-Large Private Enterprise (250-499 Employees)~ $23,170
- Medium Private Enterprise (100-249 Employees) ~ $11,585
- Small Private Enterprise (20-99 Employees) ~ $5,793
- Very Small Private Enterprise (5-19 Employees) ~ $2,896
- Micro/Start-Up Private (1-4 Employees) ~ $579
(Non-technology developer, non-manufacturer, non-integrator)
- Consulting Members can engage in all CUTRIC membership services and attend all CUTRIC Members-only Committees, including the monthly Zero-Emissions Bus (ZEB) Committee and the bi-monthly Power Providers and Utilities (PPU) Transit Decarbonization Committee.
- Consulting Members can engage directly in CUTRIC commercial project proposals, funding activities and project development, including major initiatives like CUTRIC’s National Smart Vehicle (AV) shuttle project, it’s emerging “Phase Two” hydrogen fuel cell bus project, and its new national ACES Data Trust initiative for transit data.
- Consulting Members can engage in CUTRIC’s federal Five Point Plan for federal technology funding initiatives focused on the transit industry.
- CUTRIC facilitates complex technological project management and pursues funding support through competitive and unsolicited bids on behalf of its Members. CUTRIC often co-bids with consulting members.
- Fees are based on the number of global employees.
- Employees Global 40,000+~ $11,248
- Employees Global 30,000–39,999~ $8,998
- Employees Global 20,000–29,999~ $6,749
- Employees Global 10,000–19,999~ $4,499
- Employees Global 1,000–9,999~ $3,374
- Employees Global 100–999~ $2,250
- Employees Global 10–99~ $1,125
- Employees Global 1–9~ $562
- Utility Members can engage in all CUTRIC membership services and attend all CUTRIC Members-only Committees, including the monthly Zero-Emissions Bus (ZEB) Committee and the bi-monthly Power Providers and Utilities (PPU) Transit Decarbonization Committee.
- Utility Members can engage directly in CUTRIC commercial project proposals, funding activities and project development, including major initiatives like CUTRIC’s National Smart Vehicle (AV) shuttle project, it’s emerging “Phase Two” hydrogen fuel cell bus project, and its new national ACES Data Trust initiative for transit data.
- Utility Members can engage in CUTRIC’s federal Five Point Plan for federal technology funding initiatives focused on the transit industry.
- Fees are based on the number of customers.
- 1M+ Customers~ $17,378
- 500K–1M Customers~ $14,481
- 100K–499,999 Customers~ $11,585
- 50K–99,999 Customers~ $8,689
- Less than 50K Customers~ $5,793
- Government Members can engage in all CUTRIC membership services and attend all CUTRIC Members-only Committees, including the monthly Zero-Emission Bus (ZEB) Committee and the bi-monthly Power Providers and Utilities (PPU) Transit Decarbonization Committee.
- Government Members can engage directly in CUTRIC commercial project proposals, funding activities and project development, including major initiatives like CUTRIC’s National Smart Vehicle Demonstration & Integration Trial, it’s emerging “Phase Two” hydrogen fuel cell bus project, and its new national ACES Data Trust initiative for transit data.
- Government Members can engage in CUTRIC’s federal Five Point Plan for federal technology funding initiatives focused on the transit industry to the extent it aligns with their municipal or crown corporation needs.
- Fees are based on a flat membership categorization for “government” bodies.
- Crown Corporation (Federal)~ $16,871
- Crown Corporation (Provincial)~ $11,248
- Municipal Corporation (Municipalities)~ $5,624
- Academic Members can engage in all CUTRIC membership services and attend all CUTRIC Members-only Committees, including the monthly Zero-Emissions Bus (ZEB) Committee and the bi-monthly Power Providers and Utilities (PPU) Transit Decarbonization Committee.
- Academic Members can engage directly in CUTRIC research projects. CUTRIC frequently co-funds MITACS and other federally-funded projects as an industry investor.
- Academic Members can engage in CUTRIC’s federal Five Point Plan for federal research funding initiatives focused on the transit industry.
- The fees are based on the total number of students (full-time and part-time).
- 80,000+ Students~ $8,998
- 70,000–79,999 Students~ $7,873
- 60,000–69,999 Students~ $6,749
- 50,000–59,999 Students~ $5,624
- 40,000–49,999 Students~ $4,499
- 30,000–39,999 Students~ $3,374
- 20,000–29,999 Students~ $2,250
- 10,000–19,999 Students~ $1,125
- 1–9,999 Students~ $562
- Non-Profit Members can engage in all CUTRIC membership services and attend all CUTRIC Members-only Committees, including the monthly Zero-Emission Bus (ZEB) Committee and the bi-monthly Power Providers and Utilities (PPU) Transit Decarbonization Committee, as well as “open door” “all members” technical planning meetings (i.e., pre-project planning meetings agreement execution by invested partners).
- Non-Profit Members can engage in CUTRIC’s federal Five Point Plan for federal technology funding initiatives focused on the transit industry to the extent it aligns with their municipal or crown corporation needs.
- Fees are based on a flat membership categorization for “non-profit” bodies.
- Size Agnostic~ $2,812
- Transit Operator Members include all public transit operators in Canada. Transit Operators are subcontracted by transit agencies to operate and maintain vehicles on their behalf.
- Transit Operator Members can engage in all CUTRIC membership services and attend all CUTRIC Members-only Committees, including the monthly Zero-Emission Bus (ZEB) Committee and the bi-monthly Power Providers and Utilities (PPU) Transit Decarbonization Committee.
- Operators can engage directly in CUTRIC commercial project proposals, funding activities and project development, including major initiatives like CUTRIC’s National Smart Vehicle Demonstration & Integration Trial, it’s emerging “Phase Two” hydrogen fuel cell bus project, and its new national ACES Data Trust initiative for transit data, among others.
- Transit Operator Members can engage in CUTRIC’s federal Five Point Plan for federal technology funding initiatives focused on the transit industry.
- Transit Operators also learn and compare the costs and benefits of alternative propulsion technology for fleets depending on individual Transit Agency conditions through CUTRIC’s RoutΣ.i™ 3.0 tool kit and other allied low-carbon and zero-emission analytical tools.
- CUTRIC facilitates complex technological project management and pursues funding support through competitive and unsolicited bids on behalf of its Members.
- Fees are based on the number of vehicles in operation (all modes of transportation including conventional, trolleys, streetcars, and specialized).
- 2000+ Buses~ $10 ,500
- 1500–1999 Buses~ $9,450
- 1000–1499 Buses~ $8,400
- 500–999 Buses~ $7,350
- 100–499 Buses~ $6,300
- 20–99 Buses~ $5,250
- 1–19 Buses~ $2,704
