Building a skilled workforce for clean transit in canada Driving the future Canada’s shift to zero-emission transit presents exciting opportunities and challenges. In this blog, we explore the roles and skills needed to drive the success of sustainable mass transit systems. From electric bus technicians and charging infrastructure specialists to operational managers and data […]
“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 Smart Mobility. This report assesses the feasibility of smart shuttle vehicle technology as part of transit systems and how this technology should be […]
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 to coast could be utilizing zero emission vehicles for the vast majority of their commuting. While that may have seemed ambitious even a generation ago, […]
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 […]
In Canada, zero-emission bus (ZEB) technology is gaining traction as the desire to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the transportation sector increases. Currently, transportation is responsible for 25 per cent of Canada’s overall GHG emissions. ZEB technology offers transit agencies a system that has cleaner in-carbon air quality, reduced noise pollution, and the potential […]
Electric vehicles have been given a significant amount of attention in recent years. Due to the rising demand for action against pollution and climate change caused by fossil fuel-powered vehicles. As public transit is one of the most important modes of transportation in large cities, it is important to consider the available alternatives for […]
As Canadian transit agencies focus their efforts on fleet electrification, the need to develop strong relationships with utilities and power providers is more evident than ever. Utilities in Canada play a crucial role in ensuring the success and sustainability of electrification initiatives. While there are a few utility-led transportation electrification strategies that exist in […]
