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CTE Announces 11th Annual Zero Emission Bus Conference
Leaders from public and private transportation gather for premier electric bus industry event in San Diego, CA
The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) is pleased to open early bird registration for the Zero Emission Bus Conference (ZEB Con), taking place September 26 - 28 at the Town and Country Resort in San Diego, California.
Register now on the conference website to take advantage of the early bird discount and receive $400 off registration.ZEB Con is the premier event for professionals leading the charge to electrification - equipping public transit agencies, private shuttle operators, airports, and universities with the necessary tools to electrify their fleets. From initial community advocacy to electrifying a full depot and managing on-going ZEB operations, conference content spans the entire journey to zero-emission. ZEB Con's three days of programming includes keynote speakers, panel sessions, exposition hall, and the return of the Happy (Bus) Hour static bus display and networking event.In addition to ZEB Con's standard programming, San Diego Metropolitan Transit System and North County Transit District will host on-site tours of their battery-electric bus operations as an optional add-on for attendees. San Diego MTS will also be providing free transit passes to all registered attendees.
"At MTS, fleet electrification is something we have a long-standing commitment to. From launching the first all-electric modern light rail system in North America in 1981, to building the region's first overhead electric bus charging system this year, San Diego is at the forefront of zero-emissions innovation," said Sharon Cooney, CEO of SDMTS. "ZEB Con provides an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest technology and best practices from top professionals in the zero-emissions field. It's also a great way to network with top experts and learn first-hand what other agencies are doing to advance fleet electrification."
Fleet managers and operators comprised more than half of attendees in previous years. With the recent growth in fleet electrification policies and resources, CTE looks forward to welcoming even more participants this year from all facets of the electric bus industry.
"As momentum builds around electrifying our nation's bus fleets, CTE is excited to reconvene the leading event for fleet decision makers exploring battery and fuel cell electric bus and shuttle options," said Lauren Justice, CTE's Development Director. "ZEB Con addresses real world concerns and provides tempered strategies and tools for community leaders stepping into the zero-emission space."
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ABOUT CTE
The Center for Transportation and the Environment is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to improve the health of our climate and communities by bringing people together to develop and commercialize clean, efficient, and sustainable transportation technologies. CTE collaborates with federal, state, and local governments, fleets, and vehicle technology manufacturers to complete our mission. Learn more at cte.tv.
ABOUT ZEB CON
Zero Emission Bus Conference (ZEB Con) is the premier event for planners, leaders, fleet operators, and technology experts interested in electric vehicle technology and innovation in the bus transportation industry. Unlike other industry events, all proceeds from this conference are reinvested in the development of the ZEB industry through CTE's year-round zero-emission fleet deployment, planning, and advocacy efforts.
