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    • Proterra

    Burlingame, CA 94010

    COMPANY OVERVIEW

    About Proterra

    Proterra is a leader in the design and manufacture of zero-emission, heavy-duty electric transit vehicles, delivering clean, quiet transportation to local communities across North America.

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    1815 Rollins Rd
    Burlingame, CA 94010
    http://www.proterra.com
    864.438.0000
    303.562.0504

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    Proterra is a leader in the design and manufacture of zero-emission, heavy-duty electric transit vehicles, delivering clean, quiet transportation to local communities across North America. 

    Products and Press Releases

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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Volvo completes acquisition of Proterra's Powered business line

    AB Volvo
    Feb. 2, 2024
    The acquisition contract includes a development center for battery modules and packs in California and an assembly factory in Greer, S.C.
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Phoenix Motor completes acquisition of Proterra Transit business line

    Phoenix Motorcars LLC
    Jan. 17, 2024
    The acquisition will add heavy-duty transit buses to Phoenix's existing product line of medium-duty shuttle buses.
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    ABC Companies and Proterra cuts ribbon on electric motorcoach charging facility

    ABC Companies
    July 21, 2023
    With EV's becoming a common sight on the roads the rising need for charging stations has become more apparent. ABC Companies with partner Proterra Inc. hope to provide a solution...
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    CTA plans to nearly double all-electric bus fleet

    Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)
    June 20, 2023
    The agency has purchased 22 new, all-electric buses as part of efforts to advance its “Charging Forward” Plan, which serves as a blueprint for converting an all-electric fleet...
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    Rock Region Metro launches first five zero-emission buses

    Rock Region Metro
    June 14, 2023
    The 40-foot Proterra ZX5 Max vehicles will be placed in service on area streets in July following additional staff training.
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    Computer Hardware & Software

    Proterra’s SaaS platform to be used by DTC

    April 19, 2023
    Valance provides a comprehensive suite of solutions to commercial electric vehicle fleet operators.
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    ZX5 Battery-Electric Transit Bus

    April 18, 2023
    The ZX5 features faster acceleration, industry-leading gradability and up to 738 kilowatt hours of energy.
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    DART’s first 40-foot long-range electric bus begins regular revenue service

    Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
    March 10, 2023
    The Proterra ZX5 Max will join the seven Proterra Catalyst 35 zero-emission electric buses that are currently in service.
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Santa Maria Regional Transit launches first two electric buses

    RATP Dev USA
    Dec. 29, 2022
    The two Proterra Model ZX5+ vehicles feature upgraded safety and passenger amenities and are the first step in SMRT’s transition to zero-emission vehicles and becoming carbon-...

    Articles & News

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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Phoenix Motor, CSI win bids to acquire Proterra Transit and Energy business lines

    Brandon Lewis
    Nov. 15, 2023
    Phoenix Motor will acquire the Proterra Transit business line while CSI will acquire the Proterra Energy business line, which includes Proterra’s Valence fleet and energy management...
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Volvo wins bid to acquire Proterra’s Powered business line

    Brandon Lewis
    Nov. 13, 2023
    Closing of the transaction, which is expected in early 2024, includes a development center for battery modules and packs in California and an assembly factory in South Carolina...
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    The interior of Proterra's South Carolina manufacturing facility. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Aug. 7, 2023.
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Proterra files for bankruptcy protection

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Aug. 8, 2023
    The move for bankruptcy protection follows layoffs and a consolidation of manufacturing facilities earlier in the year.
    BC Transit
    BC Transit added 44 buses to its Victoria Regional Transit System fleet including vehicles to replace end of life buses, as well eight double decker buses to expand its fleet.
    Vehicles

    BC Transit adds 44 buses, preps for electric vehicles in Victoria

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Feb. 17, 2023
    Victoria Regional Transit System’s new buses include medium and heavy duty CNG vehicles and double decker buses; the system will start a infrastructure construction project in...
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    DTPW Director and CEO Eulois Cleckley with Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, left, at an event launching a bus stop improvement initiative and introducing the county's newest electric bus.
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Miami-Dade County rolls out latest electric bus; launches bus stop improvement program

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Feb. 10, 2023
    The new electric bus supports the county’s sustainability goals, while the bus stop improvement program supports its efforts to improve customer experience on the Miami-Dade Transit...
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    Proterra's 40-foot ZX5 electric bus.
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    BC Transit awards Proterra contract for first electric buses in Victoria

    Mass Transit Staff Report
    May 25, 2022
    The buses are expected to begin arriving in the summer of 2023 as BC Transit looks to fully convert its fleet to electric by 2040.
    Proterra
    Ryan Popple, current director and former CEO of Proterra, died Dec. 15, 2021. He was 44.
    Management

    In memoriam: Ryan Popple, 1977 – 2021

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Dec. 16, 2021
    Proterra says its former CEO’s legacy lives “with the communities around the world who can breathe easier and imagine a brighter future thanks to Ryan’s inspiring and transformational...
    Proterra
    Gareth Joyce will become Proterra's CEO as of Jan. 1, 2022, following the retirement of Jack Allen.
    Management

    Proterra outlines leadership succession plan

    Mass Transit Staff Report
    Dec. 10, 2021
    Jack Allen, Gareth Joyce, Karina Franco Padilla and ML Krakauer will all transition to new roles in 2022, while Ryan Popple will step down.
    Capital Metro
    On Sept. 17, the CapMetro Board approved the purchase of 197 electric buses over the next five years to replace buses, as well as expand service.
    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    CapMetro Board approves one of the largest electric bus procurements in the U.S.

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Sept. 28, 2021
    The procurement will see 197 electric buses added to CapMetro’s fleet over the next five years.
    Santa Cruz Metro
    A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Sept. 7 for Santa Cruz Metro's Watsonville Circulator Route, which opens for service Sept. 16, 2021.
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    Santa Cruz Metro set to launch Watsonville Circulator Route

    Mass Transit Staff Report
    Sept. 14, 2021
    The new circulator service begins Sept. 16 and will feature zero-emission buses and free fares to encourage ridership.

    Videos & Resources

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    2016 Top 40 Under 40: Michael Finnern

    Sept. 6, 2016
    View 2016 recipient Proterra Director of Customer Service Michael Finnern talk about transit.
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    MTtv: 5/17/13

    May 26, 2015
    This cast of MTtv takes a closer look at the bus maintenance component of the American Public Transportation Association's International Bus Roadeo.
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    With the BAE Systems HybriDrive Series-E propulsion system, power accessories electrically reduce belts and hydraulic hoses and eliminate the alternator, tidying up the engine compartment and provides a safer environment.
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    2015 APTA Bus & Paratransit Conference

    May 7, 2015
    APTA Bus Conference provides a look at the latest vehicles, products, professional services and technologies.
    Mass Transit Magazine
    MCI's Commuter Coach is available in clean diesel, CNG or hybrid powertrain configurations.
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    APTA 2014 International Bus Roadeo and Bus & Paratransit Conference

    May 8, 2014
    The bus roadeo and bus conference brought together transit professionals for workshops, technical sessions and product displays covering the latest in policy and planning, maintenance...
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    MetroTV September

    Oct. 15, 2012
    Go Metro provides ways to reduce stress and get some exercise while on the job and shows video of its test run of a Proterra all-electric bus.
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    Exhibit at APTA's Expo 2014

    Sept. 7, 2012
    Exhibit at the public transportation's premier showcase — APTA's Expo!
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    MetroTV September

    Sept. 1, 2012
    Find out all the healthy things Metro is doing all month in September!

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    ENC’s Axess® Battery Electric Bus and Axess Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Bus will integrate BAE Systems’ Gen3 power inverters and electric motors for a common structural powertrain...
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    Proterra battery technology to power ENC next-generation electric transit buses

    Sept. 7, 2022
    Proterra and ElDorado National (California) announce a multi-year supply agreement to power the next-generation of Axess® battery-electric buses with Proterra battery technology...
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    Topeka Metro's Board approved the order of six buses; three diesel and three electric for a pilot program.
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    Topeka Metro Board approves purchase of six buses: Three diesel, three electric

    Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro)
    July 22, 2022
    Gillig will supply the diesel buses while Proterra will supply the system's first electric buses.
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    Management

    Julian Soell named president of Proterra Transit

    April 20, 2022
    Soell will oversee Proterra’s growing business of manufacturing electric transit buses in North America.
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    ZX5 Battery-Electric Transit Bus

    April 19, 2022
    Electric buses have become more efficient with the Proterra® ZX5, refined based on a decade of delivering battery-electric transit buses.
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    Proterra introduces ZX5 electric bus with 738 kilowatt hours of energy

    April 15, 2022
    Proterra says the ZX5 Max can deliver more than 300 miles of drive range on a single charge, depending on route conditions, configuration and operation.
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    Facilities

    Proterra becomes first EV manufacturer to achieve multiple TRUE-certified zero waste facilities

    April 8, 2022
    Proterra’s Silicon Valley Technology Center in Burlingame, Calif., and electric bus manufacturing plant in Greenville, S.C., both achieved TRUE’s Gold-level certification this...
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    Pace purchases 20 Proterra ZX5 electric buses and EV fleet charging infrastructure

    April 6, 2022
    The 40-foot ZX5 Max features 675 kilowatt hours (kWh) of energy storage.
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    Hybrid, Hydrogen & Electric Vehicles

    Proterra battery technology to power Vicinity Motor Corp. electric transit buses and work trucks

    Jan. 14, 2022
    The multi-year agreement is expected to support next-generation heavy-duty electric transit buses, as well as Class 3 and 5 work trucks.