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Who Should Build Large Transit Projects? Josipa Petrunic Discusses on NEWSTALK 1010

Josipa Petrunic – President & CEO of The Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) Discusses Large Transit Projects on NEWSTALK 1010.

May 16, 2023

The Government of Canada invests in the electrification of Saskatoon’s bus fleet

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, His Worship Charlie Clark, Mayor of Saskatoon, and Josipa Petrunić, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), announced a joint investment of $420,000 to plan for the electrification of Saskatoon Transit’s bus fleet.

April 25, 2023

Canada and CUTRIC announce new zero-emission transit planning project in partnership with City of Moncton

Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Her Worship Dawn Arnold, Mayor of the City of Moncton, and Josipa Petrunić, President & CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), announced an investment of $150,000 for Codiac Transpo to plan the transition to zero-emission buses.

February 23, 2023

Canada needs a federal strategy for zero-emission transit, coach and rail

  Canada needs an industrial strategy and a new federal-provincial policy implementation process to accelerate the transition to zero-emission passenger transit, writes CUTRIC’s Josipa Petrunic   Any way you slice […]

January 8, 2023

A robust Hydrogen strategy will help Ontario transition from gasoline

Transportation is at the centre of the pollution puzzle in most Canadian provinces. In Ontario, the transportation sector consumes 38 per cent of the province’s entire fuel and energy sector. […]

August 11, 2022

CUTRIC supports low-emission transit in Brampton and Burlington

Brampton, July 5, 2022 – Since inception, the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) has advocated for robust climate action plans that are supported by varying levels of […]

July 5, 2022

CUTRIC Report Reveals Renewable Natural Gas as a Solution to Decarbonizing Transit Fleets in Canada

June 30, 2022, TORONTO, ON – The Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) is excited to announce the publication of a research report that studies an alternative solution […]

June 30, 2022

Knowledge Series: Canadian ZEB Database™ Report

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 […]

July 14, 2022

Using Renewable Natural Gas as a Transit Fuel Solution in Alberta

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. […]

July 5, 2022

Five Key Utility Strategies for Transportation Electrification in Canada

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 […]

June 15, 2022

Who Should Build Large Transit Projects? Josipa Petrunic Discusses on NEWSTALK 1010

Josipa Petrunic – President & CEO of The Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) Discusses Large Transit Projects on NEWSTALK 1010.

May 16, 2023

Town of Okotoks Transit Could Be Going Electric

The Town of Okotoks’ transit fleet may be switching to zero emission electric vehicles.

They’ve partnered with the Government of Canada Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) for a feasibility study to explore options for the change.

June 12, 2023

Town of Cochrane and Government of Canada Partner in Grant for Electric Bus Research

The town is working with the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) to research transit electrification for Cochrane.

June 13, 2023

Expert Outlines Potential Solutions In Transit Hydrogen Adoption

With economics a hurdle to clear in decarbonizing city transit, the head of an industry-led organization says there are different paths to getting there.

July 11, 2023

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.

August 14, 2023

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.

August 21, 2023

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.

August 24, 2023