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CUTRIC Responds: U.S. tariffs on buses and trucks threaten North American transit, Canadian jobs and zero-emission goals

The Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) issues a warning about new U.S. tariffs on imported buses, trucks, and parts. The organization argues the policy will drive up costs, disrupt the North American supply chain, and jeopardize Canada's progress toward zero-emission public transit.
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CUTRIC Launches Foreign Affairs, Commerce & Trade Task Force to Combat U.S. Tariffs Threatening Canadian Transit Sector

The FACT Task Force will tackle the increasing complexities of international trade that directly affects Canada’s public transit innovation and manufacturing sector. Toronto, ON, March 11, 2025 — The Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), a nonprofit organization spearheading decarbonization transit and transportation projects, has launched the Foreign Affairs, Commerce & Trade (FACT) […]

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Mississauga Launches Ontario’s First Hydrogen-Powered Bus Initiative with CUTRIC’s Support

The City of Mississauga marks a historic milestone in sustainable public transportation with the launch of its innovative hydrogen-powered bus initiative, set to transform the transit landscape and significantly reduce carbon emissions. This groundbreaking project, realized through the commercialization collaboration of the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), underscores a bold step toward a cleaner, more sustainable future.
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CUTRIC’s response to the Canadian Federal Budget 2024

The Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) welcomes the continued commitment to sustainable transportation in the Canadian Federal Budget 2024.  CUTRIC knows the timeline to achieve public transit decarbonization goals (5,000 zero emissions buses (ZEBs) by 2025-2026) is aggressive. To meet this timeline:    CUTRIC encourages the Government of Canada to extend the […]

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The Government of Canada and CUTRIC are supporting TransLink to develop a plan to transition to zero emissions vehicles

Today, Minister Harjit S. Sajjan, Kevin Quinn, CEO of TransLink, and Josipa Petrunić, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), announced a combined investment of $1.3 million for TransLink to plan the transition of its bus fleet to zero emission vehicles by 2040. The combined investment of $188,116 for the development of a plan to transition to a fleet of zero emission public transit buses in Sarnia, is being undertaken by the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC).
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CUTRIC Releases ZEB Database Report #3

CUTRIC Releases ZEB Database Report #3, Predicts Canada will Achieve Goal of 5,000 Zero Emission Buses by 2026   Toronto, ON (December 12, 2023) — The Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), a nonprofit organization that spearheads, designs, and launches technology and commercialization projects that aim to make Canada a global leader in […]

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Can Canada improve rail safety with zero-emission and autonomous tech?

Ten years on from Lac-Mégantic, Electric Autonomy looks at the rail industry’s safety and sustainability record in Canada...
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InductEV Joins The Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC)

In Canada, several research institutions are leading the way, exploring the potential of wireless EV charging technology and implementing pilot projects nationwide. This elevates the country's position in the global EV market and contributes to a greener, more sustainable future. Zero emission buses (ZEBs) are one of the vehicle types in Canada that are gaining traction quickly.
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Federal funding will help Burlington move towards electric buses

The federal government is working closely with cities and industry partners to support a green transition to zero emission buses. Together, we will address our common climate goals. The program will match Burlington with London as the first partners in the Canadian Urban Transit Zero Emission Bus Joint Procurement Initiative (CUTZEB) meant to assist with the costs associated with the transition.
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The Government of Canada and the City of Quinte West invest in transitioning to a full fleet of zero emission vehicles

Through this investment, the City of Quinte West and Quinte Transit will complete the necessary planning required to transition to a full fleet of zero-emission vehicles, including an evaluation of the economic, technological, and environmental aspects of deploying zero-emission public transit vehicles.
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