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CANADIAN URBAN TRANSIT RESEARCH AND INNOVATION CONSORTIUM (CUTRIC) PARTNERS LAUNCH NORTH AMERICA’S FIRST GROUP OF ZERO-EMISSION BUS RESEARCH PROJECTS
Over $4.7 million in federal and industry funding will support low-carbon and smart mobility research Toronto, Ontario [February 14, 2020] – The Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) partners with seven research institutes, including OCAD University, Ontario Tech University, Queen’s University, the University of Windsor, Centennial College, York University and Canadian Nuclear Labs […]
MINISTERIAL MANDATE LETTERS
The Ministerial mandate letters for the new Cabinet present significant opportunity for CUTRIC and its Members. The fight against climate change was a strong overarching theme across every single mandate letter, and the government’s commitment to taking environmental action was emphasized in the following key Ministries: Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Catherine McKenna: implement the government’s […]
FEDERAL PARTY PLATFORMS IN FOCUS
With less than two weeks to go until election day, here’s all you need to know on where the parties stand on climate change and environmental policy. CUTRIC is working with Crestview Strategy to maximize the opportunities presented in each party’s platform and position our members well for engagement with the 43rd Parliament. Overview This election, […]
TRANSLINK LAUNCHES BATTERY-ELECTRIC BUS PILOT AS PART OF CUTRIC’S PAN-CANADIAN INTEGRATION TRIAL
Launch of zero-emissions battery-electric buses and standardized high-powered charging systems today constitute a world-first in Pan-Canadian Pilot VANCOUVER, Sept. 11, 2019 /CNW/ – As part of the continued progress of the Pan-Canadian Electric Bus Demonstration and Integration Trial, CUTRIC is proud to announce the operation of the first of four buses and two high-powered, standardized overhead charging […]
Canada Invests in Newmarket Electric Bus and Charging Network
Newmarket, ON, August 14, 2019 – As part of the ongoing Pan-Canadian Electric Bus Demonstration and Integration Trial, CUTRIC is proud to announce a commitment of $956,338 from NRCan to Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd. to support a globally innovative utility-owned and operated overhead charging system for transit electrification Read the full Press Release: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56171092e4b0d626a870edec/t/5d544d2c544c4300016e8a52/1565805897568/Canada+Invests+in+Newmarket+Electric+Bus+Network.pdf Read the […]
TransLink Introduces Renewable Natural Gas to it’s Bus Fleet
Congratulations to two of CUTRIC’s Members, FortisBC and TransLink, for announcing their partnership to source Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) for TransLink’s Natural gas bus fleet! https://www.fortisbc.com/news-events/media-centre-details/2019/04/24/translink-introduces-renewable-natural-gas-to-its-bus-fleet
CUTRIC Funding Advances Low-Carbon Fleet Technology
Waterloo (February 28, 2019) – The Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) has announced important funding for an innovative collaboration between industry, university and government to develop new ground-breaking hydrogen fuel cell technology. “This funding will integrate and develop zero-emission Hydrogen Fuel Cell technologies, advancing low and zero carbon solutions for urban mobility, one […]
