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    About The Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC)

    The Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) was incorporated in August 2014 with the financial support from the not-for-profit organization Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA).

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    55 York Street
    Suite 1401
     Toronto
    Canada
    http://cutric-crituc.org/

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    The Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC)
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    The Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) was incorporated in August 2014 with the financial support from the not-for-profit organization Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA). CUTRIC's objective is to support industry-academic collaborations in the development of the next generation of technologies for Canadian transit and transportation systems.

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    Shared Mobility

    CUTRIC report outlines effective strategies to invest in non-traditional transportation systems

    April 15, 2024
    The report recommends increasing public trust and awareness of non-traditional transportation systems, developing clear and consistent regulations and secure support from the ...
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    Alt. Mobility

    CUTRIC report outlines effective strategies for infrastructure investments in non-traditional transportation systems in Canada

    March 22, 2024
    The report notes that exploring alternative transit solutions is critical in Canada due to the country’s unique transportation challenges.
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Government of Canada, FortisAlberta, make combined investment of C$550,092 for Alberta Municipality Constellation project

    Infrastructure Canada
    Feb. 1, 2024
    The Alberta Municipality Constellation project is a comprehensive study to inform the procurement and deployment of zero-emission buses for nine transit agencies in Edmonton, ...
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Combined investment of C$1.3 million to help TransLink plan transition to zero-emission bus fleet by 2040

    Infrastructure Canada
    Dec. 14, 2023
    Through the investment by the government of Canada, TransLink and CUTRIC, TransLink is developing a detailed market scan of current and emerging zero-emission technologies, a ...
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Government of Canada, city of London to provide joint funding to transition city transit buses to zero emissions

    Infrastructure Canada
    July 26, 2023
    The city of London will complete planning activities, including feasibility, implementation and market studies to support future procurement and deployment of zero-emission buses...
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Government of Canada, town of Okotoks to provide C$120,552 in joint funding for electrification of Okotoks Transit’s fleet

    Infrastructure Canada
    June 7, 2023
    The study involves assessing the economic, technological and environmental benefits, risks and constraints associated with the transition to a low carbon fleet of vehicles.
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Government of Canada, town of Cochrane to provide C$103,800 in joint funding for electrification of Cochrane’s transit fleet

    Infrastructure Canada
    June 2, 2023
    The town will undertake a planning study that will look at the electrification of Cochrane On-Demand Local Transit and will involve assessing the economic, technological and environment...
    City of Brampton
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Government of Canada, city of Brampton to provide C$1.1 million in joint funding for electrification of Brampton Transit

    Infrastructure Canada
    May 30, 2023
    Funding will support Brampton Transit as the agency undertakes its Zero Emission Bus Implementation Strategy and Rollout Plan.
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Government of Canada, city of Saskatoon to provide joint funding of C$420,000 for electrification of Saskatoon Transit’s bus fleet

    Infrastructure Canada
    April 26, 2023
    With the funding, Saskatoon Transit will create a five-phase strategy that will review the costs, assess the risks and advantages and identify the infrastructure and internal ...
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Government of Canada and CUTRIC to invest C$150,000 for Codiac Transpo to plan transition to zero-emission buses

    Infrastructure Canada
    Feb. 24, 2023
    The funding will enable Codiac Transpo to develop a multi-phase strategy to determine the costs of implementing zero-emission buses, assess the risks and advantages and identify...

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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    CUTRIC prepping launch of Pan-Canadian Battery Electric Bus Demonstration and Integration Trial: Phase II in 2024

    Brandon Lewis
    Feb. 8, 2024
    Phase II will be a multi-year project that aims to generate comprehensive reports addressing various elements of electric bus integration, including vehicle efficiency, battery...
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Joint funding commitment to put zero-emission buses on the streets of Burlington and Quinte West, Ontario

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Aug. 14, 2023
    The two municipalities will see a combined C$587,000 in funds that will support the planning required for a zero-emission transit fleet transition.
    City of Guelph
    Guelph Transit took delivery of its first electric bus at the end of January 2023. A new procurement initiative launched by CUTRIC, CUTZEB, will assist small and mid-sized transit agencies in Canada procure turn-key zero-emission transit technologies.
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    CUTRIC launches ZEB joint procurement initiative, CUTZEB

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Feb. 21, 2023
    CUTZEB will support transit agencies in the procurement of turn-key zero-emission transit technologies.
    City of Brampton, Ontario
    CUTRIC will receive funds through FCM's Green Municipal Fund to assist the city of Brampton and the city of Burlington analyze zero-emission technologies for their transit fleets.
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    FCM grant to help Brampton, Burlington transit fleets transition to lower emission vehicles

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    July 6, 2022
    CUTRIC will receive the funds to study the feasibility of Brampton’s transit fleet transitioning to zero-emission vehicles and analyze the Burlington’s transition to fuel cell...
    CUTRIC
    Left to right: CUTRIC President and CEO Josipa Petrunić, and Jennifer O’Connell, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, on behalf of the Honorable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, during a virtual announcement March 30.
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    CUTRIC selected to help Canadian transit agencies plan transition to zero emissions

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    March 31, 2022
    The federally-funded program will help take agencies from “ground zero” to “full fleet electrification and decarbonization readiness.”
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    Government of Canada launches its zero-emission bus fund

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Aug. 11, 2021
    The C$2.75-billion fund is designed to help the transportation sector significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by shifting vehicles away from fossil fuel engines.
    Nova Bus
    Two 40-foot Nova Bus LFSe battery-electric buses will be deployed on Brampton Transit on May 4.
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Brampton launching eight zero-emission buses into service

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    May 4, 2021
    The new zero-emission buses are part of the Pan-Canadian Electric Bus Demonstration and Integration Trial.
    Infrastructure Canada
    Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson and Canada Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Catherine McKenna at an event March 4 announcing funding for transit electrification transition.
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Canada commits funding to help transit systems transition to electric power

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    March 5, 2021
    The funding comes from the federal government’s eight-year, C$14.9 billion transit investment and supports the goal of purchasing 5,000 zero-emission buses in the next five years...
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Mississauga’s MiWay to partner with CUTRIC on hydrogen fuel-cell electric bus pilot in 2021

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Dec. 7, 2020
    The two-phased approach will begin with a feasibility study followed by vehicle procurement and will support the municipality’s climate action plan.
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    Power Converters, Battery Chargers and Inverters

    NRCan to fund overhead bus charger in Newmarket, Ontario

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Aug. 15, 2019
    The overhead charger will be used by transit buses and is part of CUTRIC’s Pan-Canadian Electric Bus Network.

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    Gas, Diesel, CNG & LNG

    CUTRIC report reveals renewable natural gas as a solution to decarbonizing transit fleets in Canada

    July 1, 2022
    This report explores a cleaner and cheaper transit solution using renewable natural gas as a fuel to operate compressed natural gas buses.
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    CUTRIC launches power providers and utilities transit decarbonization committee

    March 7, 2022
    The national forum is aims to create strategic pathways for utilities to support the deployment of zero-emission buses across North America.
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    CUTRIC conducting zero-emission transit data analytics for five Ontario transit agencies

    Feb. 28, 2022
    Provincially funded CUTRIC projects are using RoutΣ.i™ toolset to analyze unique variables affecting planning and implementation of transit electrification.
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    CUTRIC, Innovate Cities partner to improve smart mobility by maximizing the power and value of data

    Feb. 21, 2022
    The partnership recognizes the role that transit plays in any smart city.
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    Gas, Diesel, CNG & LNG

    CUTRIC launches transit studies comparing natural gas and diesel

    Jan. 21, 2022
    Data-driven projects with Calgary Transit, Orange County Transportation Authority and TransLink explore the viability of renewable natural gas as a carbon-neutral fuel.
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    Left, eCAMION CEO Carmine Pizzurro and, right, CUTRIC President and CEO Josipa Petrunic
    Power Converters, Battery Chargers and Inverters

    CUTRIC invests nearly C$1 million in eCAMION project to develop new electric bus charging tech

    Oct. 1, 2020
    The project aims to lower operation costs of bus charging systems, reduce environmental footprints and cut the charging systems’ price in half.
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    Autonomous Vehicles

    CUTRIC Partners launch the first research group on smart and autonomous vehicles

    March 6, 2020
    The research group aims to standardize technology associated with autonomous vehicles and connected vehicles for use in transit and mass-mobility.
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    CUTRIC partners launch North America’s first group of zero-emission bus research projects

    Feb. 17, 2020
    More than C$4.7 million in federal and industry funding will support low-carbon and smart mobility research.
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    Left to right: Alan Young, Principal Research Engineer-Electrodes Manager, Ballard Power Systems Inc.; Josipa Petrunic, Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer, CUTRIC; Xianguo Li, Professor, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo; Sanjeev Gill, Associate Vice President, Innovation, University of Waterloo.
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    CUTRIC to lead hydrogen fuel cell development project

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    March 4, 2019
    The four-year project pairs CUTRIC with partners in academia, industry and government to develop technology with transit and automobile applications.