ZEBTEC #4: Strengthening the ZEB Supply Chain: Industrial R&D and Federal Investment Strategy
A resilient zero-emission future requires a secure domestic supply chain. This session addresses the geopolitical and industrial challenges facing the ZEB sector, from critical mineral sourcing to domestic assembly capacity. We will analyze the impact of recent Federal investment strategies and trade policies (including CUSMA/USMCA implications) on Canadian manufacturing competitiveness. Stakeholders from government and industry […]
ZEBTEC #3: International perspectives on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus deployment
While battery-electric remains dominant, Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Buses (FCEBs) are proving essential for long-range and high-intensity routes. This session benchmarks Canada’s progress—specifically the Pan-Canadian Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Bus Demonstration—against mature hydrogen ecosystems in Europe and California. Discussion topics include the economics of green vs. blue hydrogen production, the technical challenges of on-site fueling […]
ZEBTEC #2: From “testing grounds” to scalable models: Pilot projects and EaaS considerations
Transit agencies are moving from small-scale pilots of 2–4 buses to full-fleet electrification, requiring a complete paradigm shift in infrastructure planning. This session explores the financial and logistical leap required to scale, with a special focus on Energy as a Service (EaaS) models. We will examine how third-party ownership of charging infrastructure can de-risk public investment, reduce […]
ZEBTEC #1: The Great Transition: Lessons from a Half-Decade of Deployment
As Canada approaches the 2026 milestone for zero-emission transit adoption, this session unpacks the hard-won data and operational realities of the last five years. Moving beyond theoretical modeling, we analyze empirical performance data from transit agencies that were early adopters of Battery Electric Buses (BEBs). Panelists will discuss the divergence between predicted vs. actual range, […]
Zero Emission Transit and Mobility Conference 2026
The 8th Annual Zero Emission Transit & Mobility Conference, hosted by the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), is scheduled for October 28–29, 2026, at the Burlington Convention Centre in Ontario. This two-day, in-person event will convene over 200 attendees, including transit professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders, to explore advancements and challenges in […]
ZEBTEC: November 20, 2025 1:00 – 2:30pm ET Rethinking Energy: Innovations Powering Canada’s Clean and Resilient Future
Committee #8: ZEBTEC Meeting
The need for nationally coordinated efforts to collect and share data has never been greater. As a core value of CUTRIC, robust data collection and analysis shapes the way we make decisions and support public transit. In this session, we will present key findings from the latest Zero-Emission Bus Database Report, offering an updated snapshot […]
Zero Emission Transit and Mobility Conference 2025
The 7th Annual Zero Emission Transit & Mobility Conference, hosted by the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), is scheduled for October 22–23, 2025, at the Burlington Convention Centre in Ontario. This two-day, in-person event will convene over 200 attendees, including transit professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders, to explore advancements and challenges in […]
ZEBTEC Meeting #4 explores the cutting edge of zero-emission transit, spotlighting wireless power and in-motion charging innovations for bus rapid transit.
Zero Emission Transit and Mobility Conference 2024
At CUTRIC’s 6th annual 2024 ZETM conference, we will be diving deep into the world of transit electrification strategy, technical information on zero-emission bus (zeb) rollouts, grid decarbonization strategy, charging infrastructure developments, hydrogen transit opportunities, on-demand transit case studies, carbon credit funding and bus procurement policies and standards. Our annual conferences provide industry-leading content, aimed […]
